Secret Poems of Apollinaire – 1967. A suite of 18 original etchings reworked in drypoint of which 10 are 15 x 11 inches and 8 are vignettes. Published in 1967.
Guillaume Apollinaire is considered one of the most influential literary figures of the early 20th century. Beloved by countless artists, his works have influenced several artistic movements including Futurism, Cubism, Dadaism, and Surrealism. Apollinaire’s life was cut short after succumbing to illness after being wounded in World War I, which makes his accomplishments that much more important. It is not surprising that Dalí would have chosen his work as a subject for his art. Dalí’s work was heavily influenced by literature.