is not in the museum in Figueres...it's in MOMA in NYC. We're sort of hoping we get stuck in New York on our way back home (maybe the polar vortex will keep us there for a day or two) - if so, we'll go see it.
Anyway, there's so much more to him than the surreal stuff you're used to seeing. He used symbols in everything, and he many of his works are deceiving. Like the study of Venus de Milo.
There are seven or eight venuses...but can you see the bull fighter, the bull and the ring? The Venus in the middle has a green skirt...that's the bull fighter's tie...do you see his face now? Check the lower left side. Can you see the bull with his horns lowered? And the bull ring around the top. Of course there's Gala upper left. And Dali as a boy in the lower right. The flies are symbols of good luck. Many of Dali's works hide symbols, other images and messages.
He was very interested in using mechanical devices, and how things worked in general. One of the piece of jewelry I was telling you about had a mechanical inset made of rubies.
There's a small device inside that opens and closes which makes the inside look like it's beating. Freaky and fabulous!
He and Gala bought a small farmhouse in Cadeques and over time bought five others, then joined them all together to make their home. There are lots of levels, ins and outs, cozy corners, and tons of natural light.
All this light allowed him to paint eight to nine hours a day. Gala sat for him many times, and he used her images not only in her portraits, but in many of his other works. This is my favorite:
She is beautiful and relaxed. I love her.
Sorry for such a quick study on Dali - you'll have to check it out for yourself! And now on to Granada.
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