William Shakespeare’s Iconic Love Story, Romeo & Juliet,
comes to life in this breathtaking fusion of literary and artistic mastery. This specific lithograph illustrates Act 1, Scene 1, reimagined through the surrealist lens of Salvador Dalí to transform the classic tragedy into a visual feast of emotion and dreamlike symbolism.
Originally included in a rare accompanying suite for the 1975 Rizzoli Edizioni (Milan) limited edition release of Romeo & Juliet, this work was produced specifically for the prestigious "ad personam" sets. Unlike the standard illustrations bound within the book, this suite provided collectors with ten unbound images, each hand-signed by Dalí in vibrant red or blue crayon, making them exceptionally rare and perfectly suited for individual framing. As a centerpiece of this edition, limited to just 819 sets within a total global release of 999. This lithograph represents a premier opportunity to own a piece of 20th-century art history that bridges the gap between the Renaissance stage and the heights of Surrealism.
Act 1, Scene 1: A street fight breaks out between the Montagues and the Capulets,
which is broken up by the ruler of Verona, Prince Escalus. He threatens the Montagues and Capulets with death if they fight again. A melancholy Romeo enters and is questioned by his cousin Benvolio, who learns that the cause of Romeo’s sadness is unrequited love.
- Medium: Lithograph
- Edition: From the 819 of 999
- Signature: Hand Signed in Crayon
- Paper Size: 16" x 11¾"
- Publisher: Rizzoli & Rizzoli, 1975
- Reference: Lopsinger 1601