Salvador Dalí - 'Tityrus and Meliboeus' Lithograph

This item is a limited edition color lithograph by the renowned Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, titled 'Tityrus and Meliboeus' from his 1970 suite 'Les Eglogues de Virgile' (The Eclogues of Virgil). The artwork features fluid, ethereal linework and a palette composed of soft greens, blues, muted ochres, and hints of red, depicting classical figures in a pastoral landscape through a surrealist lens. The composition is framed by dark, skeletal tree branches that provide a sharp contrast to the lighter watercolor-style background. Physically, the piece is printed on high-quality woven paper with wide margins. It features a visible signature in pencil in the lower right and an edition number (likely out of 250 or 150) appearing on the lower left. The framing consists of a modern, thin silver-toned metallic or wooden frame with a custom white matting that creates a floating effect for the paper. The condition appears stable, with no visible foxing, tearing, or significant fading, though slight rippling of the paper is evident within the frame—a common occurrence for original prints. This work represents Dalí's mid-century mastery of the lithographic medium and his fascination with classical literature, specifically the works of the Roman poet Virgil.