Salvador Dalí – El Comerciante (The Professions) (1970 Screen Print)
Artist: Salvador Dalí (1904–1989)
Title: El Comerciante (The Professions)
Date: 1970
Medium: Screen print in 13 colors on 925 silver plate
Edition: From a limited edition of 1500 plus artist’s proofs (AP), 99 New York edition, and 150 Canadian edition (please inquire for specific edition number)
Dimensions:
- Image: 30 x 20 cm (12 x 8 in)
- Frame: Approximately 50 x 40 cm (20 x 16 in)
Signature: Engraved signature in the lower right corner
Condition Report: Overall in good condition, with colors well-preserved and no significant wear visible.
Description:
El Comerciante (The Professions) is a striking screen print by Salvador Dalí, executed in 13 colors on a 925 silver plate. The artwork belongs to a highly sought-after limited edition and is numbered from an edition of 1500, with additional AP, NY, and Canadian editions. Dalí’s masterful blend of surrealism and technical precision is evident in this composition, where intricate details and metallic luminosity create a dynamic interplay of color and form.
The piece was exhibited in The Eye of a Genius at the Convention Center in Haifa, Israel, in 2013, and is illustrated in the exhibition catalog. Professionally framed, this artwork is presented in an elegant new frame measuring approximately 20" x 16", ensuring its preservation and aesthetic appeal.
About the Artist:
Salvador Dalí was a pioneering figure of the Surrealist movement, known for his dreamlike, fantastical imagery and precise draftsmanship. His work spans painting, sculpture, printmaking, and even film, leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century art.