Young Woman in a Landscape by Salvador Dalí, c. 1930

Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his eccentric personality and groundbreaking artwork. He was known for his extraordinary imagination, flamboyant persona, and innovative techniques in painting, sculpture, and film. Dalí’s works often featured dreamlike landscapes, melting clocks, distorted figures, and bizarre symbolism, which challenged traditional notions of reality and perception. Some of his most famous paintings include “The Persistence of Memory” and “The Elephants.” Dalí’s contributions to the surrealist movement and his lasting impact on the art world have solidified his legacy as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.