Salvador Dalí
Title: Les Chimeres [The Visions]
Medium: Lithograph on Imperial Japon paper
Dimensions: Sheet 415 x 315 mm, framed & glazed
Date: 1957
Condition Report: Signed in pencil upper left; likely from one of the copies numbered 25-75, from a total edition of 207, taped into mount.

"Les Chimeres [The Visions]" is an intricate surrealist lithograph by Salvador Dalí, created for the collection Pages choisies de Don Quichotte de la Manche. The composition masterfully combines expressive gestural surfaces with precise linework, showcasing Dalí’s characteristic surrealist style. The color palette is predominantly limited to blacks and the natural hues of the support paper, with a striking accent of blue in the lower left corner, adding depth and a focal point to the piece.

About the Artist:
Salvador Dalí (May 11, 1904 – January 23, 1989) was a renowned Spanish artist and filmmaker known for his eccentric personality and extraordinary imagination. A prominent member of the Surrealist movement, Dalí's works are celebrated for their dreamlike imagery, meticulous detail, and provocative content. His influence extended beyond painting to include film, sculpture, and photography, establishing him as one of the most iconic figures in 20th-century art.