“An angel in his ferry from the Divine Comedy”, by Salvador Dalí
“An angel in his ferry from the Divine Comedy”, by Salvador Dalí
Donated by: Regency Art & Frame
Donated by: Regency Art & Frame
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In 1957, the Italian government commissioned Salvador Dalí to paint a series of 100 watercolor illustrations of Dante’s Divine Comedy, the greatest literary work written in the Italian language. The illustrations were to be finished by 1965, the 700th anniversary of the poet’s birth, and then reproduced and released in limited print editions. The deal fell apart, however, when the Italian public learned that their literary patrimony had been put in the hands of a Spaniard. Undeterred, Dalí pushed forward on his own, painting illustrations for the epic poem that collectively recount Dante’s symbolic travels through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. After Dalí did his part, the project was handed over to two wood engravers, who spent five years hand-carving 3,500 blocks used to create the reproductions of Dalí’s masterpiece. This artwork captures a pivotal moment in Dante's journey where a divine angel acts as a ferryman, transporting souls to the shores of Mount Purgatory. This work is also known as Purgatory 2: The Guiding Angel or The Grim Boatman’s Boat. Dimensions: 24”H x 20”W Shipping in the continental US is available and estimated to be between $300-$500 for packaging and insurance. If you require shipment, separate billing will need to be arranged based on destination and actual costs. Fair Market Value of This Item: $1,800
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