Medium:  Heliogravure on Mandeure Paper

Printer: Maecenas Press, New York

Edition: 2,500

Sheet Size: 18.5" x 12.75"

Image Size: 15 5/8" x 10 1/2"

Signature: Signed in the Stone

Reference: Fields 69-5

The Pool of Tears captures one of the most emotional moments in Alice in Wonderland, and Dalí leans into that feeling beautifully. The composition feels fluid and slightly surreal, with his floating forms and delicate details giving the scene a dreamlike quality. There is vulnerability here, but also movement and transformation. Like much of Dalí’s work, it balances whimsy with something deeper just beneath the surface.

For a first-time collector, this piece offers a meaningful way to own a work from Dalí’s celebrated 1969 Alice in Wonderland series. This work is a heliogravure, a rich, ink-based printing process known for its depth and tonal subtlety. The technique gives the image a soft, almost velvety presence that feels refined and timeless. It is an authentic period impression connected to one of the most imaginative collaborations between literature and surrealism in the 20th century.

What makes The Pool of Tears especially compelling is its theme. It speaks to emotion, change, and growth, moments that feel universal. For someone building a collection, it adds depth and narrative, not just a recognizable name. It is visually striking, full of story, and brings both character and conversation to the space it lives in.