Full title: "Gala looking at the Mediterranean Sea which at a distance of 20 meters is transformed into the portrait of Abraham Lincoln (Homage to Rothko)"

Original lithograph, etching, embossing
Created in 1977
Image size: 24.3” x 17.2” (61.7 x 43.7 cm)
Paper size: 29.9" x 22" (76 x 56 cm)
Hand signed in pencil in lower right, numbered in lower left
Distinguishing Mark: ‘DALART N.V.’ blind stamp
Edition of 125
NOTE: The artwork still has its own magnifying glass in the original box designed for this specific artwork (most of them have been lost already)
Reference: Albert Field, “Official Catalogue of the Graphic Works of Salvador Dali”, Catalogue No. 77-1

The artwork features a female nude - as the subtitle suggests, it is Gala, Dali's wife - standing at the window, looking outwards towards the sea as the sun sets. However, as the viewer steps back from the artwork, the coloured blocks of the wall become a recognizable face. 
The image was an exploration of the subconscious and the ability of the mind to perceive things that aren't there. There's also a strong scientific element to this - Dalí calculated that a distance of twenty meters was the optimal space in which to see the hidden image of Lincoln in the artwork. The face is also depicted on the 5 Dollar bill.

Certificate of Authenticity is included

The artwork is framed. When delivered or picked-up in gallery, framing is included. Artwork ships unframed unless otherwise arranged. Please contact us if you need shipping the artwork framed.