Salvador Dali - "The Sacrament of the Last Supper" - Lithograph

Description:
"The Sacrament of the Last Supper" is a remarkable lithograph by the renowned artist Salvador Dali. This artwork is an edition, numbered 206 out of 300, adding to its collectible value.

"The Sacrament of the Last Supper" is a painting originally created by Salvador Dali in 1955. It was commissioned by art collector Chester Dale. While Dale was pleased with the painting, it received mixed reviews from critics. The painting explores the theme of the Last Supper of Christ, a subject that has been a common theme in art for centuries.

In Dali's interpretation, the Last Supper is depicted with a unique twist. Twelve pentagons and twelve apostles are featured in the painting, and Dali emphasized the importance of symmetry in representing the Eucharist.

The composition of the painting places Christ at the center of a table, surrounded by his disciples. In the background, there is a window with a view, and in Dali's distinctive style, it is located near his home in Port Lligat on a bay. Christ is depicted as transparent, and above him, the arms and chest of a man appear in the sky, symbolizing his ascension.

One intriguing and controversial aspect of this painting is that Christ is characterized with the likeness of Gala, Dali's muse and wife. Gala had been depicted as the Madonna in several of Dali's earlier works, and in 1958, Dali depicted her looking down on Christ as he ascended into heaven in his painting "The Ascension."

This lithograph captures the essence of Dali's unique and imaginative interpretation of a classic religious theme, making it a valuable addition to any art collection.

Details:
Artist: Salvador Dali
Title: The Sacrament of the Last Supper
Medium: Lithograph
Edition Number: 206/300
Dimensions:
Sight: 38 x 61 cm (15 x 24 inches)
Paper: 46 x 64 cm (18.11 x 25.2 inches)
Frame: 65.5 x 83.5 cm (25.79 x 32.87 inches)
Condition Report:
This lithograph is in good condition, preserving the artistic brilliance of Salvador Dali's work. It is signed by the artist in the lower right corner.

About the artist:
Dalí was a Catalan Spanish artist who became one of the most important painters of the 20th century. He was also an accomplished sculptor, draftsman, and designer whose imagery came to influence not only the art world but also fashion, advertising, theater, and film. He is best known for his Surrealist work. In 1922 he went to study in Madrid at the Residencia de Estudiantes, initiating lifelong artistic partnerships with men such as Luis Buñuel, with whom he made the film Un Chien Andalou (1922), as well as Frederico García Lorca. Dalí divided his time between his birthplace in Catalonia and Paris and New York, gaining wealth and fame as the Spanish artist who added a Surrealist touch to film and theater sets.