Salvador Dali's interpretation of Goya's Caprices, created in 1977, SECTION 1

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'''Goya's Whims by Dali - 1977 PART 1
This collection boasts 80 unique etchings, aquatints, and color prints. Each piece features a printed number and title, alongside signatures of both Dali and Goya, with an additional handwritten signature by Dali and the print number. The prints are housed in a leather-bound board of a rich brown hue, slipped into a case with the title embossed on the spine.

The title page's image measures 22.7 x 17 cm, while the rest of the prints have an image size of 39 x 31.3 cm. The collection consists of a limited edition of 200 prints on BFK Rives paper. As per the Catalogue Raisonné: Field 77-3 42 (p. 114) Dali, Goya, Goya's Whims, etching, original, Salvador Dali,
Dali's Whims of Goya - 1977'''

In 1977, Salvador Dali, the renowned Spanish surrealist, embarked on a captivating artistic journey. He undertook an innovative project to reinterpret Francisco Goya's iconic series, 'Los Caprichos'. This endeavor by Dali was not just a tribute to Goya, but also a testament to his own artistic prowess and unique perspective.

The Caprices, originally created by Goya in the late 18th century, were a series of 80 prints that critiqued the societal norms and political issues of his time. Dali, placing his distinctive surrealist spin on these works, transformed these into a new narrative while maintaining the original essence. His interpretation added a fresh layer of complexity and surrealism, thus bridging the gap between classical and contemporary art.

Dali's version of Goya's Caprices, despite being created almost two centuries later, proved his ability to delve into the mind of another artist and present a reinterpretation that still resonated with the audience. This was a clear demonstration of Dali's ability to communicate across time and space through the universal language of art.

Caption: Salvador Dali's 1977 surrealist reinterpretation of Goya's Caprices - a convergence of classical and contemporary art.
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