
Chinois, from Le Cirque (Chinese, from The Circus)
A mesmerizing fusion of Dalí's surrealist vision and circus spectacle, this richly colored etching and aquatint depicts a Chinese performer rendered with the artist's characteristic dreamlike intensity. The intricate printmaking technique, combining the fine lines of etching with the soft tonal washes of aquatint, brings a luminous depth to the composition on the textured Arches paper. Part of Dalí's celebrated *Le Cirque* series, the work transforms the exotic pageantry of the circus into a fantastical meditation on performance and illusion.
- Medium
- Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
April 23, 2019
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