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What is the most famous painting by Salvador Dalí?

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What is the most famous painting by Salvador Dalí?
The most famous painting by Salvador Dalí is arguably the Surrealist painting The Persistence of Memory. Produced in 1931, the piece depicts the fluidity of time through melting clocks, their forms inspired, Dalí stated, by Camembert cheese melting in the sun. Other famous works by Dalí include Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee Around a Pomegranate a Second Before Awakening, The Great Masturbator and The Temptation of Saint Anthony. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Salvador Dalí art.
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Mythology : Saturn (Kronos) - Original Handsigned Etching (Field #63-3 N)
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Mythology : Saturn (Kronos), 1965 Original etching with stencil enhancement Handsigned in pencil Justified E.A (Artist Proof) On Lana vellum 76 x 56 cm (c. 29,9 x 22,...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching, Stencil

"l'Arcangelo" From the suite "Les Vtraux"
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled, "l'Arcangelo (The Archangel)" from the suite, "lLes Vitaux" 1973 is an original colors lithograph on watermarked Arches paper by artist Salvador Dali 1904-1989....
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Rhinoceros, Tribute to Albrecht DURER - Lithograph poster SIGNED (Gaspar #1503)
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Rhinoceros, Tribute to Albrecht DURER, 1971 Original lithograph Hand Signed in pencil Numbered / 300 On Guarro vellum 76 x 56.5 cm (c. 30 x 22 in) REFEREN...
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1970s Surrealist Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Flordali : Surrealist self-portrait - Original Handsigned Etching (Field #68-3 C
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Flordali : Surrealist self-portrait, 1969 Original Lithograph and Etching Signed in the plate and handsigned in pencil Numbered /175 copies On Japan paper 77 x 57 cm ...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching, Lithograph

Composition (Field 69-3; M/L. 1600), VI tavole dal ciclo della, Biblia Sacra
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph in colors on vélin Fabriano charta ex meris pannis "ab alveo" manu fabricata, perlucidis figuris intexta paper. Paper size: 19 x 13.75 inches. Inscription: Signed in the p...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition (Field 69-3; M/L. 1600), VI tavole dal ciclo della, Biblia Sacra
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph in colors on vélin Fabriano charta ex meris pannis "ab alveo" manu fabricata, perlucidis figuris intexta paper. Paper size: 19 x 13.75 inches. Inscription: Signed in the p...
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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