
Le colosse, for Aurélia
A dreamlike figure of monumental scale dominates this extensively hand-colored drypoint by Salvador Dalí, rendered with the surrealist master's signature blend of meticulous precision and fantastical imagination. Rich, jewel-like hues applied by hand breathe vivid life into the etched lines, transforming the composition into a luminous vision that bridges the boundary between reality and the subconscious. Created in response to Gérard de Nerval's visionary poem *Aurélia*, the work reflects Dalí's enduring fascination with myth, obsession, and the boundless landscapes of the dreaming mind.
- Medium
- Extensively hand-colored drypoint, on wove paper attatched to Arches paper,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 28, 2013
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