Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - L Angelus Architectonique de...

Artist: Salvador Dali Title: L Angelus Architectonique de Milles Type: Art print poster Category: High-quality art print Technique: Offset printing Originality: Reproduction Overall size: 80 x 60 cm Condition: Very well preserved Publisher: Meridian Art Edition, Published in conjunction with Wizard & Genius-Idealdecor AG Switzerland for sale in Germany only Format: Portrait Style: Surrealism Period: Modern art Nationality: Spanish art Copyright: VG Bild-Kunst Bonn, 1994; 1994 Demart Pro Arte B.V.; Photo: Giraudon; 1994 Wizard & Genius-Idealdecor AG, 8618 Oetwil am See/Zürich, Printed in Switzerland Shipping information: We roll prints onto sturdy cardboard tubes, wrap them in corrugated cardboard, and ship them in special, very sturdy boxes. Shipments include a tracking number. About us: We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks. Salvador Dali: Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and writer, regarded as one of the leading exponents of Surrealism. Dalí is known for his technically brilliant and highly detailed paintings, which often depict dreamlike, bizarre, and unsettling subjects. His work is characterized by an intense exploration of the unconscious, dreams, and psychoanalysis, and was strongly influenced by the theories of Sigmund Freud. Dalí’s best-known work, “The Persistence of Memory” (1931), depicts melting clocks in a surreal landscape and symbolizes the passage of time and the relativity of space. Dalí shared this interest in the unconscious and the dreamlike with other Surrealists such as René Magritte, Max Ernst, and Joan Miró. While Magritte often depicted everyday objects in unusual contexts, Dalí created hyperrealistic scenes distinguished by their painstaking detail and hallucinatory qualities. Max Ernst, known for his experimental techniques and collages, shared Dalí’s interest in dream logic and unconscious processes, while Joan Miró explored similar themes through his abstract, biomorphic forms and playful approach to the surreal. Dalí was strongly influenced by classical painting, particularly by artists such as Diego Velázquez and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, whose technical mastery he admired and emulated in his own works. Dalí often used classical compositions and techniques to depict his surreal and often provocative subjects, setting him apart from many of his Surrealist contemporaries, who preferred more modern techniques. Another important influence on Dalí was Symbolism, particularly the works of Odilon Redon and Gustave Moreau, who also explored the fantastic and mystical in their art. Alberto Giacometti’s Surrealist sculptures, which often depict elongated and otherworldly figures, show a certain formal kinship with Dalí’s own three-dimensional works. Dalí’s interest in science and technology led to a fascination with quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity, which he explored in later works such as “The Madonna of Port Lligat” (1949) and “The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory” (1947). These subjects also appeared in the work of other Surrealists interested in the connections between art and science, including the Surrealist filmmaker Luis Buñuel, with whom Dalí collaborated on the film “Un Chien Andalou” (1929). Known for its disturbing imagery, the film is considered one of the most important works of Surrealist cinema. Dalí’s eccentricity and flair for self-promotion made him one of the best-known personalities of the 20th century. His collaboration with fashion icons such as Elsa Schiaparelli and his work for theatre and the film industry, including set and costume designs, broadened the reach of his art and allowed him to make an impact beyond the traditional art world. Salvador Dalí’s influence extends far beyond Surrealism. His surreal visions and technical mastery have inspired artists in various fields, from painting and sculpture to photography and film. Dalí’s work remains a central reference point in modern art, renowned for its ability to challenge reality and depict the unconscious in a way that is both unsettling and fascinating.

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