4The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalí (1931)
Salvador Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory is one of the most famous examples of Surrealist art. The painting depicts a dreamlike landscape with melting clocks draped over various objects, including a distorted face. This eerie, almost otherworldly scene challenges conventional perceptions of time and reality, reflecting the influence of psychoanalytic theory on Dalí’s work. The painting’s combination of hyper-realistic details and bizarre, fantastical elements has made it a defining image of the Surrealist movement and one of the most iconic works of the 20th century.
