Salvador Dali Divine Comedy Woodcut Print

This item is a framed woodcut print from Salvador Dali’s monumental 'Divine Comedy' suite, originally commissioned in the 1950s. The artwork features a muscular, contorted nude figure displayed with the surrealist anatomical exaggerations characteristic of Dali’s mid-century style. The print is rendered in soft, muted tones of gray, tan, and black ink, showcasing the complex layered woodblock technique used to recreate the artist's original watercolors. The inner art piece appears to have deckled edges, suggesting it is printed on heavy rag paper. It is housed in an elaborately tiered presentation: a wide, ornate gold-leafed gilded frame with scrolling acanthus leaf motifs, followed by a dark blue or black textured linen inset with a gold fillet, and finally a crisp off-white mat. A signature or seal is visible in the lower right corner, likely a plate signature or pencil signature consistent with the edition. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, water damage, or fading, indicating it has been preserved behind UV-protective glazing. This series represents a pivotal moment in 20th-century printmaking, as over 3,000 woodblocks were carved to reproduce Dali's visions for Dante Alighieri’s epic poem.