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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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Enigma of the Rose (Death), Surrealist Lithograph by Salvador Dalí­
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Long Island City, NY
Enigma of the Rose (Death) from Visions Surrealiste Salvador Dali, Spanish (1904–1989) Portfolio: Visions Surrealiste Date: 1976 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of ...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Conquest of Cosmos Frozen Watches of Space Time
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Conquest of Cosmos Frozen Watches of Space Time MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: 105/195 MEASUREMENTS: Paper: 39.5" x 27.25" Fra...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Obsession of the Heart (The World), Surrealist Lithograph by Salvador Dalí­
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Long Island City, NY
Obsession of the Heart Salvador Dali, Spanish (1904–1989) Portfolio: Visions Surrealiste Date: 1976 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 100/150 Size: 29 x 21 in. (73...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative 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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Lithograph, Etching

"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

Pastorale, Surrealist Etching and Aquatint by Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Long Island City, NY
Salvador Dali, Spanish (1904 - 1989) - Pastorale, Portfolio: Historia de Don Quichote de la Mancha, Year: 1981, Medium: Etching and Aquatint on Arches, signed and numbered in penc...
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

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