Salvador Dali - Biblia Sacra
Salvador Dali
Spanish (1904 – 1989)
Salvador Dali Biblia Sacra – 1969
The Salvador Dali Biblia Sacra was published in 1969. Rizzoli of Rome published the book. Dr. Guiseppe Albareto, his friend and publisher, commissioned the work. Salvador Dali created 105 paintings. The paintings are based on select passages from the Latin Vulgate Bible. Albaretto himself was a devout Catholic. His intention in commissioning Dali for this massive undertaking was to bring the artist back to his religious roots. The work was completed in 1964. The project resulted in 105 images. These images represent the artist’s interpretations of verses and events from the Holy Manuscripts.
The religious theme in this book is typical of Dali. The color and content are also typical. The book contains 105 lithographs from original gouaches. This is an illustrated book of the Bible. To begin with the text is in Vulgate. The book contains 5 volumes. Furthermore, the lithographs are on a heavy paper. Additionally, they are signed in the block. Above all, Dali did not sign the lithographs or books. Notably, the pages of text have the Dali signature as a watermark inside a circle. Lastly, the paper size is 19 x 13 3/4.” Furthermore, the printing extends to the margin of the paper.
This is background information.
Dalí was known for his role in Surrealism. He was also a seminal example of celebrity showmanship. Subsequently the cult of personality is a phenomenon that dominates popular culture today. Dali was always a colorful and flamboyant presence. This is reflected by his signature cape, his wide-eyed expression and trademark upturned waxed mustache. Dalí was a master of self-promotion and spectacle..
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This is the Tirage
The total tirage for the book is 1798 plus proofs. The edition consists of 1499 of the regular edition (Luxus, luxury). There are 199 of the Magni Luxus edition (great luxury). Additionally, there are 99 of the Ad Personam (personal) edition. The Ad Personam edition contains an original watercolor. Field designates the book as 69-3. Lopsinger designates the book as 1100 – 1105. Above all, Field notes that if you examine the original paintings and lithographs side by side, the only way to distinguish between the two is the paint on the originals.
Available for sale are:
1) The complete set of books of 105 Biblia Sacra heliogravures. This includes one etching complete with case, text and title page. We do not sell individual prints from the book. Sold!!!
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Salvador Dali Biblia Sacra Lithographs
The 105 lithographs from the Biblia Sacra 5 volumes
