Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) was one of our greatest modern artists and an icon of surrealism. Dalí's fantastic expression in paintings, sculptures, films and writings helped to cement the identity of Surrealism. Drawing inspiration from Freud's psychoanalysis, Einstein's theory of relativity, impressionism and Renaissance painting, Dalí rendered symbolist, fantastical creatures and landscapes. Few artists have had such a peculiar universe as Salvador Dalí, where an imaginative mix of madness executed with technical perfection and precision reigns. His painting "The Persistence of Memory" from 1931 is one of the most famous works of art of all time. Dalí lived as he created - in constant movement, in search of immortality.
Lady Godiva was an English noblewoman who, according to legend, rode naked on a horse through the streets of Coventry in protest against the tax laws imposed by the earl - her husband. She has become a feminist icon and legend and is depicted many times throughout art history. In this sublime sculpture, Dalí has added a surreal touch by adorning the hero's body with butterflies - a symbol of the soul, change, rebirth and natural beauty. In Dalí's interpretation of Lady Godiva, she does not hide herself with her long hair but proudly proclaims her femininity. Her whole being seems to radiate light and the trumpet she blows, representing victory, is pointed gloriously towards the future and up towards heaven.
Size: Height 51 cm
Technique: Sculpture
Material: Bronze
Edition: 350
Caster: Perseo, Switzerland
Year: The maquette was created by Dalí in 1976 and the first work in the series was cast in 1984.
Signed and numbered. Certificates from The Dalí Universe and Perseo accompany the sculpture.
Estimated delivery time 6-8 weeks.