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Swans Reflecting Elephants (Surrealism, Modern, Vibrant, Dreamy)

Salvador Dalí

Swans Reflecting Elephants (Surrealism, Modern, Vibrant, Dreamy)

Artist: Salvador Dalí
Medium: Prints
Price: $2,950.00
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Creation Date: 1970
Materials: Original Color Lithograph on Japanese Paper
Dimensions: 24" x 32"
Condition: *This piece is glued to the mat board. Could be professionally removed if necessary.
Finish: Unframed

About the Item

Salvador Dali
Swans Reflecting Elephants (Surrealism, Modern, Vibrant, Dreamy)
Year: early 1970s
Original Color Lithograph on Japanese Paper
Image Size: 14.6 x 22.75 inches (37 x 57.78 cm)
Paper Size: 24.5 x 32 in (62.23 x 81.28 cm)
Matted Size: 25.25 x 33.25 in (64.13 x 84.45 cm)
Framed Size: 26.75 x 34.5 x 1 in (67.94 x 87.63 x 2.54 cm)
Edition: 375 (E.A)
Signed and numbered (E.A) in pencil
Raised stamp lower left
Catalogue Raisonné: PRESTEL, 1974
COA provided

*Ships unframed unless buyer agrees to have it shipped in its original brown, wooden frame with regular glass. Separate shipping quote required.
**Frame is in C- condition; shows-age related wear and tear.
***This piece is glued to the mat board. Could be professionally removed in necessary.


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Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist known for his eccentric personality and groundbreaking contributions to 20th-century art. Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí displayed early artistic talent and began formal art studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid. He quickly gained attention for his unique style, characterized by dreamlike imagery, meticulous detail, and imaginative symbolism. Dalí's paintings often featured melting clocks, distorted figures, and other surreal elements that challenged conventional notions of reality and perception. His masterpieces, such as "The Persistence of Memory," became iconic symbols of the surrealist movement, solidifying his reputation as one of the most influential artists of his time.

Beyond his visual art, Dalí's eccentric persona and flamboyant public appearances further contributed to his fame. He embraced self-promotion and cultivated an image of himself as a larger-than-life figure, often adorned in extravagant attire and sporting his trademark mustache. Dalí's creativity extended beyond painting to encompass sculpture, filmmaking, and even collaborations with fashion designers and filmmakers. His legacy continues to inspire artists and captivate audiences around the world, cementing his place as a true visionary of the modern art.

About the Artist

Salvador Dalí
Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Spain, was a profoundly influential artist known for his versatile style and diverse mediums. Raised in Catalonia, his early talent was recognized with his first solo show in Barcelona in 1925, leading to international recognition. Joining the Surrealists in Paris in 1929, Dalí met his muse and future wife, Gala. His surrealist work, especially "The Persistence of Memory," is celebrated, but he later diverged into themes of science and religion. His time in the U.S. during WWII was pivotal, including a major MoMA retrospective and his autobiography's publication. Dalí's later years were marked by large canvases addressing scientific, historical, and religious themes. In 1974, he opened the Teatro Museo in Figueres. Following Gala's death in 1982, Dalí's health declined, leading to his death on January 23, 1989, in Figueres. Dalí's legacy as a master draftsman and innovative artist remains a benchmark in 20th-century art.