Salvador Dalí – The Law of Climbing (from the Divine Comedy Series)
Medium: Original Color Woodcut on B.F.K. Rives Paper
Dimensions: 13" x 10"; framed 22" x 18"

Condition Report: In good condition.

Description:
A striking color woodcut from Salvador Dalí’s Divine Comedy series, The Law of Climbing showcases the artist’s signature dreamlike and surrealist aesthetic. Commissioned in the 1950s, Dalí created 101 watercolor illustrations that were later transformed into woodcuts to accompany Dante Alighieri’s epic poem. This particular work exemplifies Dalí’s unique interpretation of The Divine Comedy, blending fluid forms with rich color contrasts to evoke the transcendental themes of Dante’s journey. These prints were commonly issued unsigned, as is the case with this example.

About the Artist:
Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) was a leading figure in the Surrealist movement, renowned for his fantastical imagery that explored the unconscious mind. His works span paintings, prints, sculptures, films, and writings, all of which embrace dreamlike symbolism and psychological themes. Among his most famous pieces is The Persistence of Memory (1931), a universally recognized masterpiece. Dalí’s works are held in major institutions such as the Tate, MoMA, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and they continue to achieve multimillion-dollar sales on the secondary market.