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Fine art print "Lincoln in Dalivision" (1977) is a celebrated limited edition lithograph by Salvador Dalí
, based on his 1976 painting Gala Contemplating the Mediterranean Sea.... It is a famous "double image" that, when viewed from about 20 meters, transforms a scene of his wife, Gala, into a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Key Features and Meaning
The Optical Illusion: Up close, the piece displays Gala looking out a window at a sunset; from afar, 121 pixel-like blocks form the face of Lincoln.
Context: Inspired by a Scientific American article on facial recognition, the work blends themes of mortality, art history (a tribute to Mark Rothko), and American democracy. |
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