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A Reproduction of the Iconic "Lincoln In Dalivision" by Salvador Dali Limited Edition Lithograph 28”x41" "Gala Contemplating the Mediterranean Sea which at a distance of 20 meters is transformed into the portrait of Abraham Lincoln" Very Rare, Iconic, Limited Edition Lithograph numbered E.A. and embossed with seal of authenticity at lower left. Media: Lithograph Year Printed: approximately 1984 Paper Size: 28” x 41” Image Size: 23” x 32” Edition Number: E.A. Condition: Perfect Framed: No Who is Salvador Dalí? Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, 1st Marqués de Dalí de Pubol (May 11, 1904 – January 23, 1989), known as Salvador Dalí, was a prominent Spanish Catalan surrealist painter born in Figueres, Spain. Dalí was a skilled draftsman, best known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealist work. His painterly skills are often attributed to the influence of Renaissance masters. His best-known work, The Persistence of Memory, was completed in August 1931. Dalí's expansive artistic repertoire included film, sculpture, and photography, in collaboration with a range of artists in a variety of media. Dalí attributed his "love of everything that is gilded and excessive, my passion for luxury and my love of oriental clothes" to an "Arab lineage", claiming that his ancestors were descended from the Moors. He was highly imaginative, and also enjoyed indulging in unusual and grandiose behavior. His eccentric manner and attention-grabbing public actions sometimes drew more attention than his artwork, to the dismay of those who held his work in high esteem, and to the irritation of his critics. His individualistic nature and resistance to conformity made waves, including among his colleagues. In 1934, when Dalí was subjected to a "trial", in which he was formally expelled from the Surrealist group, Dalí retorted, "le Surrealisme c'est moi": "I myself am surrealism". “The day when people take my work seriously, they will realize that my painting is like an iceberg, which only shows a tenth of itself above water”, Salvador Dali. Description of the artwork “Gala Contemplating the Mediterranean Sea which at Twenty Meters Becomes the Portrait of Abraham Lincoln" - Lincoln in Dalivision Intriguing, bewildering, and fascinating? Yes, much is present and absent in “Lincoln in Dalivision”. The lithograph was created based on the painting “Gala Contemplating the Mediterranean Sea which at Twenty Meters Becomes the Portrait of Abraham Lincoln”. It is suggested that the original very large “Lincoln in Dalivision” be viewed from 20 meters away (approx. 66 feet) in order for the observer to clearly perceive the mosaic image of Abraham Lincoln. As one approaches the image, it morphs into a collection of different pictures, all of which appear to be unique and separate from the entirety of the artwork. Nevertheless, the whole harmoniously blends together to create a tableau of profound significance. The first individual we notice is Gala, Dali’s lover, wife, and muse, as she stands in Dali’s favored position, her back towards us and her facial expression hidden, while she gazes out of a window. Above Gala, in a sky of various deep reds and oranges, an image of Christ presents itself. It is said to be taken from another of Dali’s art work entitled “Christ of St John of the Cross” created in 1951. At the bottom left, we see another, yet smaller representation of Gala, along with a little tiled image of Abraham Lincoln. To the right is an outline sketch of a woman’s profile, which was rumored to have been included in order for Dali to deem this art work an original lithograph, as opposed to a reproduction. Interpretation Although the analysis of “Lincoln in Dalivision” by both critics and viewers is dubious and varied, the most common interpretation is that the artwork represents life and death. Gala’s beauty of life is balanced with the harsh mortality of the assassinated president and the crucifixion of Christ. About the Artist As one of the most famous of the surrealism artists, Salvador Dali possessed a unique artistic approach, one that not only intrigued viewers, but also stunned art lovers all over the world. Dali, though born in Spain, fondly considered the United States his second home. This dual love of both countries may be of significance in his creation of “Lincoln in Dalivision”, suggesting perhaps a tribute to the American soldiers who were a part of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and bravely fought in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. About the Artwork Salvador's “Lincoln in Dalivision” lithographic prints is one of the earliest photomosaic artistic approach produced by a well-known artist. Leon Harmon's The Recognition of Faces was the first work on photomosaic concepts to be published. Leon used to be a Bell Labs researcher and had been developing the concept. In 1974, Salvador started his first painting that resulted in “Lincoln in Dalivision” and in 1976, he completed the version that he would use for “Lincoln in Dalivision”. The basis for all Salvador's Lincoln photomosaics was Leon's Lincoln mosaic. The piece was produced based on Salvador's 1976 paintings, which at a 20m-distance is transformed into Abraham Lincoln portrait (Homage to Rothko). Salvador painted 2 original versions of this picture from 1974 to 1976, which are alike, but they aren't exactly identical. The first one resides in the Figueres, Spain-based Dalí Theatre and Museum. The second painting resides in The Salvador Dalí Museum permanent collection in St. Petersburg, Florida. This painting is typically the basis for Salvador's Lincoln in Dalivision lithographic print. Lincoln in Dalivision is normally referred to as a lithograph or print. But technically, none of these is correct because the words have specific meanings whenever we are referring to original artwork created in limited editions. It's really a mixed media work of art. Technically, it's a photolith that has original embossing. “Lincoln in Dalivision” is recognized as one of the finest examples of photomosaic art by a prominent artist. Viewed at close range, the work appears as a portrait of a woman, colored "tiles", a cross-like shape containing imagery and colors, and several thumbnail images. Viewed at a distance, a remarkable optical illusion occurs, and a portrait of Abraham Lincoln is revealed.