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Fine Art, Lithograph, Salvador Dali, "The Persistence of Memory." The original oil painting was created in 1931 and is one of the most recognizable works of Surrealism. It is currently housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.
About the Artwork
Symbolism: The painting is known for its "melting watches," which are thought to represent the fluidity and relativity of time. The setting is a surreal landscape inspired by the coastal cliffs of Catalonia, Spain, near the artist's childhood home.
Prints and Lithographs: The image in the query appears to be a color lithograph from a series. Many lithographs and prints of this artwork were created later, some of which were hand-signed and numbered by Dalí himself. Some of these lithographs, such as those from the "Changes in Great Masterpieces" suite, were published in 1974. The original painting is small, measuring 9.5 x 13 inches.
Other Elements: The painting also features an orange pocket watch covered in ants, symbolizing decay, and a strange, abstract creature in the center of the composition, which is believed to be a self-portrait of the artist. |
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