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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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Faust: Portrait of Marguerite (Le Portrait de Marguerite)
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Salvador Dali Faust: Portrait of Marguerite (Le Portrait de Marguerite), Published 1968-1969 Medium: Drypoint Etching with Roulette on Japon Edition: 88/145 Artwork Size: 15 x 1...
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1960s Surrealist Portrait Prints

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Don Juan: The Banquet (Le Banquet)
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Salvador Dali Don Juan: The Banquet (Le Banquet), Published 1970 Medium: Hand-Colored Drypoint Etching on Arches Paper Edition: 38/250 Artwork Size: 25 x 20 in Framed Size: 33 ...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Imaginations Objects of The Future Liquid Tornado Bath Tub
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Imaginations & Objects of The Future Liquid Tornado Bath Tub MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed by Salvador Dali PUBLISHER: Merril Chase, Chicago/Al...
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Mythology: Argus in Black
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Salvador Dali Mythology: Argus in Black, Published 1963-1965 Medium: Copper and Drypoint Etching on Arches Paper Edition: 106/150 Artwork Size: 22 x 30 in Framed Size: 28.50 x ...
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Thomas (Lancelot Healing Sir Urre)
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: Thomas (Lancelot Healing Sir Urre) Portfolio: 1972 The Twelve Apostles (Knights of the Round Table) Medium: Lithograph Year: 1972 Edition: 38/350 Frame S...
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1970s Surrealist Portrait Prints

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Imaginations Objects of The Future Anti-Umbrella with Atomized Liquid
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Imaginations & Objects of The Future Anti-Umbrella with Atomized Liquid MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed by Salvador Dali PUBLISHER: Merrill Chas...
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