Salvador Dalí – L'Art d'Aimer: On voit cette reine… (1979) – Hand-Signed Artist's Proof Woodcut Print

Salvador Dalí Illustrates Ovid: A Master of Surrealism Interprets the Art of Love

Salvador Dalí, the legendary Spanish surrealist, turns his extraordinary imagination to classical literature in L'Art d'Aimer – Ovide – On voit cette reine…, a rare and collectible woodcut print from 1979. This work is part of Dalí's celebrated interpretation of Ovid's Ars Amatoria (The Art of Love), a Roman poem that explores the intricacies of romance, desire, and human nature. In Dalí's hands, ancient themes are transformed into something dreamlike, mysterious, and unmistakably his own.

The Artwork

Titled On voit cette reine… ("We see this queen…"), this evocative print captures Dalí's signature surrealist vocabulary—melting forms, mythological allusions, and a haunting sense of narrative suspended in time. Executed as a woodcut print on Arches paper, the work demonstrates Dalí's mastery of graphic technique and his ability to infuse classical subject matter with 20th-century psychological depth.

Edition & Authenticity

This piece is hand-signed in pencil by Salvador Dalí at the bottom right and is an Artist's Proof (EA) from the limited edition of 144. It was published by Le Centre Culturel De Paris (Chevalier et Navarre) and is documented in Albert Field's authoritative catalogue, pages 120–121, reference number 79-2G.

Condition & Provenance

• Condition: Excellent / Very fine condition

• Sheet Size: 56 x 38 cm

• Country of Origin: France

• Year: 1979

• Style: Surrealism

• Frame: Sold without frame

A Certificate of Authenticity is provided with the artwork.

Collectibility

Dalí's illustrated books and prints are highly sought after by collectors worldwide. This piece represents a convergence of Dalí's late-period graphic brilliance and his enduring fascination with literature, mythology, and the surreal dimensions of love. As a limited edition, hand-signed Artist's Proof, it offers both aesthetic pleasure and long-term investment potential.

Ideal For

• Collectors of Salvador Dalí and surrealist works

• Enthusiasts of illustrated literary classics

• Interiors seeking a museum-quality, conversation-starting piece

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