The Sign of Anguish
- Artist
- Salvador Dali
- Date
- 1932 - 1936
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Landscape
- Location
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
"The Sign of Anguish" by Salvador Dalí exemplifies his mastery within the Surrealism movement, blending dreamlike landscape elements with unsettling imagery. Painted in rich Oil on a panel, the work portrays a haunting scene that evokes deep emotional distress. Dalí's meticulous techniques and fantastical motifs create a layered visual narrative, characteristic of his expansive body of over 1,500 paintings, illustrations, and sculptures. This piece captures his interest in exploring the subconscious and the human condition through surreal, symbolic imagery.
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