Pegasus Hand signed and worked by Dali in 1972 22" x 30" on high quality paper. Raised inks, very impressive works. (Embossed) The printer that worked with Dali was Jacques Carpentier, one of the most respected printers. Dali and Carpentier argued over color and other issues causing the printing process to take longer than it was supposed to, but in the end the prints were exceptional quality and thought to be some of the best ever created by Dali. The piece we have is still stored in the original tissue paper and box and has never been framed. There is one listed on the internet from an edition of 500, that is not the correct edition size. All works must be verified by a known Dali expert. We will assist you in obtaining a new certificate of authenticity and a new certificate of appraisal from outside experts. The value can be added to your homeowners or art specific insurance.
Pegasus is one of the best known fantastical creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged "divine horse" usually white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa. He was the brother of Chrysaor, born at a single birthing when his mother was decapitated by Perseus. Greco-Roman poets write about his ascent to heaven after his birth and his obeisance to Zeus, king of the gods, who instructed him to bring lightning and thunder from Olympus. Friend of the Muses, Pegasus is the creator of Hippocrene, the fountain on Mt. Helicon. He was captured by the Greek hero Bellerophon near the fountain Peirene with the help of Athena and Poseidon. Pegasus allows the hero to ride him to defeat a monster, the Chimera, before realizing many other exploits. His rider, however, falls off his back trying to reach Mount Olympus. Zeus transformed him into the constellation Pegasus and placed him in the sky. Salvador Dali created a variety of works based on Greek mythology as it was one of his favorite subjects.
