Salvador Dalí - Shades of Night Descending (Print)

This item is a framed reproduction of Salvador Dalí’s 1931 Surrealist masterpiece, 'Shades of Night Descending.' The artwork displays Dalí's signature dreamlike imagery, featuring a central, organic white form that appears to be a melting or soft architectural structure, casting a deep shadow over a desolate landscape. In the foreground, a tall, slender male figure holds the hand of a small child, a recurring motif in Dalí's work representing his father and himself. The color palette is dominated by muted blues, earth tones, and the stark white of the central biomorphic shape. The piece is presented behind glass with a multi-layered matting; a thin gold-toned inner fillet is followed by a reddish-brown mat, all housed within a larger white mat board. This configuration suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century commercial framing style. The print surface appears smooth, likely an offset lithograph or similar high-quality digital print rather than an original hand-pulled lithograph, as no plate marks or artist signatures are visible in the provided image. The condition remains fair, though there is visible glare on the glass surface and slight potential for yellowing due to age. The craftsmanship of the framing is professional, intended for home decor or gallery display.