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Magazine original 1946 print advertisement for the fragrance Le Roy Soleil, created through a historic collaboration between surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and fashion couturier Elsa Schiaparelli.Historical Significance & DesignPost-WWII Celebration: Released in 1946, the perfume was commissioned by Maison Schiaparelli to celebrate the end of World War II and the liberation of France.The Sun King Motif: The name translates to "The Sun King," a direct homage to King Louis XIV. Dalí used the radiant sun iconography to symbolize a rebirth of peace, hope, and cultural glory for France.Surrealist Illusion: In classic Dalí fashion, the sunburst face features a trompe-l'œil double image—the features of the face are subtly composed of birds in flight.The Physical Flacon: This watercolor illustration directly mirrors the legendary Baccarat crystal bottle Dalí designed for the scent, which featured a pyramid-like rock body surrounded by waves and an extravagant golden sun cap, all housed inside a gilded metal scallop shell. Only 2,000 units of the original bottle were ever produced. |
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