Description
A genuine limited-edition color etching with stencil and gilded highlights on paper by the iconic Surrealist master Salvador Dalí, created in 1971. Titled The Shepherd (also known as The Black Girl of Jerusalem), this work is part of the esteemed twelve-print Song of Songs of Solomon suite, which was inspired by the Old Testament's romantic verses and published by Léon Amiel, New York.
The artwork features Dalí's characteristic dreamlike imagery, depicting a seated figure in the foreground and a surreal, dynamic figure floating above a flock of sheep in the background. The piece is embellished with gold dust application, which illuminates the details and plays with the simple lines and colors. The artwork is hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin and numbered in pencil on the lower left margin (e.g., S 45/200, 150/250, or E.A. for artist's proof), indicating its limited edition status.
Condition: [Insert your item's specific condition here, e.g., "Very good condition; not examined out of frame. Minor toning consistent with age."].
Dimensions:
- Plate size approx.: 15 ¾" H x 10" W (40 x 25.4 cm)
- Sheet size approx.: 22 ¼" H x 15" W (56.5 x 38 cm)
- Framed size approx.: H: 27 in W: 20 in
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Condition Report: The etching appears to be in good overall condition with light age-appropriate toning to the paper. Minor surface marks and faint discoloration may be present upon close inspection. The mat and frame show light wear consistent with handling and display. No major tears or repairs observed.
