SALVADOR DALI (Spanish, 1904-1989)
TITLE: “ANAMORPHOSES. FLEUR DE LYS” 1972
DTAILS: Salvador Dali’s Lys (Anamorphoses) is one of five lithographs from the suite “Anamorphoses” published by Jean Schneider, Basil 1972. According to Albert Field when one of these prints is placed flat on a table with a cylindrical mirror about 3′′ in diameter at a specific spot a new image appears in the cylinder”. In many of his paintings, Dalí used anamorphosis, a form of eccentric and exaggerated perspective which distorts objects beyond recognition; however, when seen from a particular skewed viewpoint, a legible depiction emerges. He used the power of this technique to conceal “secret” or “forbidden” images in plain sight.” This original hand signed by Dali (lower right corner), limited edition (E.A.) lithograph is in very good condition. Signed E.A. (épreuve d’artiste) in lower left corner, which makes it more valuable. In a protective plastic sleeve.
Medium:
Dimension of the image: 22.25″(W) x 29.875″
Dimension of the Sheet: 23.875″(W) x 34.625″
Location: New York, NY United States.
Provenance:
Private Collection of Mrs. Kaplan (France)
Private Collection of Mr. E. Kaplan (Grandson; by Descent) (United States) Acquired from the above by the present owner.
