Nationality
Spanish
Artist Dates
1904-1989
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Date of Work
1981
Medium
Etching
Collection/Provenance
Art & Design Study Collection
Status
Displayed
Location
Gorecki Alumni Center
Artist Bio
Text panel: Salvador Dali, who was born in Figueras, Spain, is well recognized as a proponent of Surrealism. In addition to his paintings, he was involved in sculpture, illustration, film making, writing, and other art forms. Dali's antics as a publicity-seeking showman often generated controversy. There are museums particularly focused on Dali's art in Figueras, Spain, and Saint Petersburg, Florida. The subject of Dali's print in based on Miguel de Cervantes' 17th-century novel, The Ingenious Gentlemen Don Quixote of La Mancha. Although Dali is best known for his representational Surrealist style, his use of geometric shapes in this print (particularly in the drawing of the horse and its nude rider) perhaps reveals references to Picasso and Cubism.
Additional Information
Abstract depiction of a man riding a horse with sword and spear.
The subject of Salvador Dali’s print is based on Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century novel, The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha. The print was signed by the artist, whose signature appears under the mat.
Dali was the best-known proponent of representational Surrealism in painting. In this print, however, Dali’s use of geometric shapes, particularly in the drawing of the horse and its nude rider, seem to pay homage to Picasso and Cubism.
Art Across the Ages exhibition 2017 - UND Art Collections Gallery at the Empire
Included in 'Art Across the Ages: A Selection of Treasured Works'
Condition
Excellent
Rights
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