Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee around a Pomegranate a Second before Awakening
- Artist
- Salvador Dali
- Date
- 1944
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
- Location
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
"Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee Around a Pomegranate a Second Before Awakening" is a Surrealist canvas by Salvador Dalí from 1944, exemplifying his mastery of symbolic painting. This Oil on canvas depicts a dreamlike scene where a woman, believed to be Dalí’s wife Gala, appears to be dreaming. Surrounded by bizarre, floating objects, the painting captures the subconscious and fantastical elements characteristic of Surrealism. The vivid imagery and layered symbolism make it a compelling exploration of dreams, consciousness, and desire, and it is currently housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid.
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