In 1969, Pierre Argillet brought Dali many photographs of his trip to India. As a result, the artist used the images as the groundwork to create The Hippies Suite. Furthermore, this series is Dali’s interpretation of the “Love and Peace” culture of the 1960’s. The etchings reveal the spontaneous and consummate technique of the artist at the peak of his maturity. To illustrate the outlandish surrealist characters and situations, the artist pairs them with intricate whirls or golden halos.

The Argillet Collection of Salvador Dali Drawings and Original Etchings is a collaboration between Surrealist Salvador Dali and art collector and publisher Pierre Argillet. Accordingly, this collection demonstrates the highest standards of quality, superb draftsmanship, and artisanship. As a result, this body of work is possibly the finest work produced by Dali during his career. Between 1934 and 1974, the two men subsequently created and published nearly 200 works. Ultimately, many of which have been displayed in some of the best known museums around the world.