Signed in plate lower left. COA on verso, with The Collectors Guild New York label. A fine portrait bust of the noted Spanish artist, the etching from Dali's "Spanish Immortals" series. Presented in a wood and silvery frame with glass.
15" H x 12" W x 1 1/4" D, frame 7 1/4" H x 5 1/4" W, sight
Hello, your item is an etching titled Velázquez by Salvador Dalí (1904–1989), a prominent Spanish surrealist artist. This work is part of his “Spanish Immortals” series, which celebrated significant historical figures from Spain. Dalí’s unique interpretation of Diego Velázquez, the 17th-century Baroque painter, showcases his signature combination of traditional artistic homage and surrealist distortion. The etching is signed in the plate in the lower left, and its authenticity is supported by a certificate of authenticity (COA) on the verso, issued by The Collectors Guild, New York.
Historical Context:
Dalí’s fascination with Spanish history and its iconic figures was a recurring theme in his works. This etching demonstrates Dalí’s surrealist perspective on Velázquez, whose legacy as a court painter and master of light and realism significantly influenced European art. By blending surrealist lines with a homage to a classical master, Dalí captures the tension between modernism and tradition.