Salvador Dalí's 1933-35 painting 'Archaeological Reminiscence of Millet's "Angelus"' held at Salvador Dalí Museum

Salvador Dalí's painting 'Archaeological Reminiscence of Millet's "Angelus"' was created between 1933 and 1935. The artwork is an oil on panel measuring 12-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches. It is housed at the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. The painting references Jean-François Millet's 1857-1859 work 'The Angelus'. Dalí's piece reinterprets the original through a surrealist lens, blending archaeological and psychological themes. This entry was posted on artcritical on June 11, 2010. The museum in Florida serves as a major repository for Dalí's works. The painting exemplifies Dalí's engagement with art historical precedents.