Salvador Dali

Few artists have produced work as readily and universally recognised as that of Dali. Eccentric and grandiose, he married artistic skill with incredible self-promotion! His egotistical tendencies offended many during his lifetime but his legacy is an extraordinary and unique canon of art.

The Life of Salvador Dali

Born in 1904 in Catalonia, Spain, Dali’s incredible talent emerged during his childhood. His work was first exhibited when he was just 14 years old. He went on to study at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando but failed to gain a diploma from the institution after declaring that he was more intelligent than the examiners!

Dali’s early work was heavily influenced by the contemporary artists he most admired including his compatriot Picasso. He experimented with cubism but was introduced to the surrealist friends of Miró and then began to develop his own memorable surrealist style. This was influenced by Dada, renaissance art and modernist techniques. His was primarily interested in capturing dreams and delusions in paint and exploring the psychology of time.

Salvador Dali Sculpture

Dali proved equally skilled when working in three dimensions. His sculptures focussed on the symbolism and imagery of his paintings and many of his pieces are now iconic features of significant collection across the globe. This collection of limited edition bronzes encompasses Dali’s best loved and most memorable pieces including Space Venus, Nobility of time, Space Elephant and Horse Saddled with Time.

Dali always divided opinion. He was a controversial figure but undoubtedly one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. This fine collection celebrates his genius and gives you the opportunity to enjoy his iconic work in your own home.