Description

A captivating lithograph with etching on Arches paper by the master of Surrealism, Salvador Dalí. This work depicts a central, gilded anthropomorphic clock standing upon a vast, receding plane that pulls the viewer's eye toward a distant, serene coastline. The figure, a nod to the myth of Daphne, sprouts olive-colored leaves from her head, while her torso houses a melting blue clock face—a signature Dalinian motif symbolizing the fluid and arbitrary nature of time.

In the foreground, a single "melting" stone or watch lies isolated, echoing the composition of his most famous landscapes. The piece is bathed in a soft, ethereal light emanating from a stylized sun in the upper right.

This specific impression is marked "E.A." (Épreuve d'Artiste) in the lower-left corner and bears Dalí’s distinct, sprawling signature in the lower-right. A vertical watermark/stamp "© ASIR N.V. 1976" is visible along the left margin, dating the edition to the mid-1970s. The artwork is housed in a sleek, silver-toned frame that complements the cool greys and vibrant golds of the composition.

Technical Details

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

• Title: The Daphne Clock (Time)

• Medium: Color Lithograph with Etching on Paper

• Edition: Artist's Proof (E.A.)

• Date: c. 1976

• Markings: Signed in graphite (lower right); marked E.A. (lower left)

• Framing: Professional silver-finish frame under glass

• Dimensions: H:30in W:22in

Keywords: Salvador Dali, Surrealism, Daphne Clock, Time Suite, Artist's Proof, E.A., Signed Lithograph, Melting Clock, 1976, Modern Art, Spanish Artist, Arches Paper, Mythology, Metamorphosis, Fine Art Auction, Collectible Print.