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Fine art Stillness of Time (Tree Clock), a limited-edition lithograph created by Spanish Surrealist master Salvador Dalí in 1976.Key Characteristics & Symbols The Motif: It adapts Dalí's most famous motif—the melting soft watch—which first debuted in his 1931 masterpiece The Persistence of Memory.The Tree and Crown: The melting clock is draped over a leafless tree branch and topped with a prominent gold crown. In Dalí's visual lexicon, this represents the supreme power, crown authority, and ultimate dominance of time over humanity and nature.Accompanying Figures: A winged, meditative angel sits on crumbling stone walls below the clock, symbolizing the human spirit observing decay, while a draped classical figure stands to the left.Edition Markings: The print features an "E.A." annotation in the lower-left corner, which stands for Épreuve d'Artiste (Artist's Proof), indicating a highly sought-after impression outside the standard numbered edition. Dalí's formal graphite signature is located on the bottom right. |
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