Deluxe Edition on Japon Paper
Salvador Dalí
Spanish, 1904–1989
Venus au bain (Nu au bain) from Suite Mythologique Nouvelle (1971)
Deluxe Edition on Japon Paper, Hand-Signed by Dalí, Hand-Colored Drypoint
Engraving with Gold Accents
Proof # LII/CL (52/150) on Handcrafted Archival Japon Paper
Collector's Note & Technique
Printed on luxurious, heavy-texture handcrafted Japon paper reserved exclusively for the premier deluxe edition. The engraving was created by Salvador Dalí himself in the studio Ateliers Rigal in Paris. Venus au bain is a standout masterpiece within the suite: the vibrant blue waves feature fine hand-coloring in watercolor applied using the Pochoir technique, while the floating background elements are meticulously embellished with gold dots.
Offered unframed.
About the Pochoir Technique
Pochoir (the French word for stencil) is a highly refined technique for hand-coloring limited edition prints. Popular in Europe from the late 19th century through the Art Deco era in Paris, it rejuvenated the application of rich watercolor to paper. Because it is extremely labor-intensive and expensive, Pochoir results in a luminous texture that is often indistinguishable from an artist's original hand-painted work. Master artists who embraced this method include Salvador Dalí, Sonia Delaunay, Raoul Dufy, and Joan Miró.
Artist: Salvador Dalí
Title: Venus au bain (Nu au bain / Nu sortant du bain)
Portfolio / Suite: Suite Mythologique Nouvelle (Hommage à Albrecht Dürer)
Year: 1971
Medium: Original drypoint engraving, hand-colored with watercolor via Pochoir and embellished with gold dot accents on handcrafted Japon paper
Sheet Dimensions: 31.5 × 23 in (80 × 58.5 cm)
Plate Dimensions: 22.8 × 15.35 in (58 × 39 cm)
Edition: Deluxe Roman Numeral Edition on Japon paper (Numbered LII/CL)
Publisher / Atelier: Vision Nouvelle / Created by Salvador Dalí at Ateliers Rigal, Paris
Framing: Unframed
Signatures: Hand-signed by Salvador Dalí in pencil (lower right); numbered LII/CL in pencil (lower left)
Catalogue Raisonné Reference: Albert Field, Official Catalog of the Graphic Works of Salvador Dalí, Field #71-8 (N)
Condition: Excellent condition overall. Full untrimmed sheet with original deckle edges. Traces of previous mounting are visible on the reverse, which do not affect the front image or the overall visual appeal of the piece. Guaranteed authentic original graphic work.
Reference: Field #71-8 (N)
