Space Elephant
Space Elephant
Bronze, brown patina, height: 94 cm, limited edition of 350 copies, signed.
The motif of the elephant with obelisk originates from Dalí's painting The Temptation of St. Anthony (1946). There, animals in a desert landscape carry symbols of temptation – the obelisk represents knowledge and power and also refers to Bernini's baroque sculpture in Rome.
Dalí's elephants rise on elongated, thin legs that combine heaviness and lightness. The obelisk appears less like a burden than as if floating, creating a dreamlike sense of unreality. The elongated legs and pointed shape suggest the human urge to strive "ever higher." Originally depicted with clawed feet, the sculpture was eventually given hooves—at the suggestion of Beniamino Levi and with Gala's approval.
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SPAIN, 1904 - 1989
Salvador Dalí
Salvador Dalí, born in Figueras in 1904, is considered one of the leading minds of surrealism and one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. Around 1929 he found his own style, which explored the world of the unconscious and dreams. With melting clocks and burning giraffes, he created iconic images that show his technical skills in an old-masterly style. Common themes in Dalí's works are intoxication, fever and religion, with his wife Gala often playing a central role. After an eventful life that took him from Spain to the USA and back to Europe, Dalí died in 1989, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world.