Painted between 1917 and 1918 during his Early Years period (1917–1927), Crepuscular Old Man (Viejecito crepuscular) marks a pivotal phase in Salvador Dalí’s teenage artistic evolution. Transitioning from his early bright Impressionist landscapes, the fourteen-year-old Dalí began experimenting with Expressionism and emotional chiaroscuro. Set against the moody, fading light of dusk (“crepuscular”), the portrait uses bold brushwork, deep earth tones, and striking contrasts of shadow and light to convey age, introspection, and psychological depth. This early portrait offers art enthusiasts a compelling look into Dalí’s emerging talent for human psychology long before his Surrealist character studies took shape.
Studio Craftsmanship & Quality Highlights
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100% Hand-Painted Execution: Meticulously hand-crafted layer by layer by experienced studio artists, faithful to the expressive brushwork, rich impasto textures, and atmospheric twilight illumination of Dalí’s early expressionist style.
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Archival-Grade Materials: Rendered on heavy-weight, high-density pure linen canvas using professional-grade oil pigments to guarantee long-term color permanence, structural stability, and yellowing resistance.
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Emotive & Tonal Precision: Accurately reproduces the deep shadow play, warm twilight highlights, and introspective mood that define this early masterwork.
Recommended Space Placement
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Residential: Executive home libraries, quiet private studies, formal living rooms, or moody gallery corridors.
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Commercial: Boutique hotels, classical wine bars, executive suites, and fine art galleries.
5. Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Title | Crepuscular Old Man (Viejecito crepuscular) |
| Original Artist | Salvador Dalí |
| Original Execution Date | $1917–1918$ |
| Art Style & Period | Expressionism / Early Years ($1917–1927$) (Portrait Study) |
| Production Method | $100\%$ Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas |
| Medium | Artist-Grade Oil Paint on Pure Linen Canvas |
| Dimensions | Custom Sized (e.g., $60 \times 45\text{ cm}$ / $\approx 23.6 \times 17.7\text{ in.}$) |
| Location of Original | Private Collection |
| Shipping Format | Rolled in Heavy-Duty Protective Tube (Stretched/Framed options available) |
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