Salvador Dali Purgatory Canto 3 The Negligent From The Divine Comedy Collection Appraisal

Salvador Dalí - Purgatory Canto 3: The Negligent (from the Divine Comedy collection)

A signed color woodcut print by the Surrealist master Salvador Dalí, illustrating 'The Negligent' from the Purgatory section of Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy'. The composition features two central, abstracted figures in a muted architectural setting. The figure on the left is rendered in warm tones of rose, peach, and coral, appearing seated, while a dark, silhouetted figure in deep blue and charcoal tones stands on the right. The technique utilized is a complex woodcut process where Dalí's original watercolors were painstakingly translated into woodcarvings. The work displays characteristic dreamlike fluid lines and a sense of motion. Notable features include a pencil signature in the lower right margin and an edition number in the lower left. The piece is professionally matted in white and housed in a sleek, silver-toned gallery frame with protective glass. The visible condition appears excellent, with bold colors and no obvious signs of foxing or water damage, though it has not been examined out of the frame. This piece likely dates from the early 1960s (specifically 1960-1964), when the suite was published. The craftsmanship reflects the high quality of the Parisian workshops (Les Heures Claires) that produced this series.