This striking color lithograph, titled "Le Cavalier" (The Horseman), is a classic example of Salvador Dalí’s fascination with equestrian themes and historical symbolism. Part of the "La Jungle Humaine" (The Human Jungle) suite published in 1976, the work depicts a triumphant knight atop a spirited horse, rendered with vibrant gold and blue hues against a stark, minimalist background. The fluid, energetic lines and expressive use of color reflect Dalí's "paranoiac-critical" method, blending traditional figurative subjects with surrealist movement. The piece features a facsimile signature of the artist in the lower right margin and is typically associated with editions on Arches vellum.

Details

• Artist: Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904-1989)

• Title: Le Cavalier

• Date: 1976

• Medium: Color lithograph on Arches paper

• Signature: Facsimile signed lower right

• Reference: Field 76-2; Michler & Löpsinger 1444

• Dimensions: H:22in W:20in 

Keywords salvador dali le cavalier horseman surrealism spanish art 1970s lithograph facsimile signature arches paper la jungle humaine equestrian art knight on horse 20th century master decorative print