Ballerina in a Death's Head
- Artist
- Salvador Dali
- Date
- 1939
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
"Ballerina in a Death's Head" is a striking symbolic painting by Salvador Dalí, created using oil on canvas. As part of his extensive career—during which he produced over 1,500 artworks including paintings, sculptures, and illustrations—Dalí explored Surrealism with vivid imagination and symbolism. This piece exemplifies his characteristic style, blending dreamlike imagery with provocative themes, and showcases his mastery of technique in the form of a compelling canvas painting that invites viewers to interpret its rich, enigmatic symbolism.
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