Created between 1952 and 1954, The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory (La desintegración de la persistencia de la memoria) serves as a direct, fascinating sequel to Dalí’s iconic 1931 masterpiece, The Persistence of Memory. Preserved in the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, this work reflects the artist’s profound fascination with atomic energy and quantum mechanics following the dawn of the Nuclear Age. Dalí deconstructs the quiet Catalan landscape of Port Lligat, revealing a hidden grid of floating, brick-like atomic structures beneath the flooded surface. The iconic soft watches now fragment and float across suspended spears and water, symbolizing the physical disintegration of matter in the atomic realm.
Studio Craftsmanship & Quality Highlights
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100% Hand-Painted Execution: Meticulously hand-crafted layer by layer by experienced master painters using fine oil glazing techniques, faithfully reproducing Dalí’s ultra-precise draftsmanship, crisp water reflections, and complex floating geometric blocks.
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Archival-Grade Materials: Rendered on heavy-weight, high-density pure linen canvas using professional-grade oil pigments to guarantee long-term color vibrancy, surface stability, and resistance to yellowing.
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Atomic Precision & Atmospheric Depth: Accurately preserves the luminous aquatic hues, sharp directional shadows, and intricate floating elements that define Dalí’s mid-century nuclear masterpieces.
Recommended Space Placement
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Residential: Contemporary master study, executive home library, modern living room gallery wall, or private collection corridor.
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Commercial: Executive corporate boardrooms, tech innovation hubs, boutique art hotels, and fine art galleries.
5. Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Title | The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory (La desintegración de la persistencia de la memoria) |
| Original Artist | Salvador Dalí |
| Original Execution Date | $1952–1954$ |
| Art Style & Genre | Surrealism / Classic Period ($1941–1989$) (Symbolic Landscape / Nuclear Mysticism) |
| Production Method | $100\%$ Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas |
| Medium | Artist-Grade Oil Paint on Pure Linen Canvas |
| Original Dimensions | $25 \times 33\text{ cm}$ ($\approx 9.8 \times 13.0\text{ in.}$) |
| Custom Size Options | Available in original scale or custom-scaled dimensions |
| Location of Original | Salvador Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg, FL, US |
| Shipping Format | Rolled in Heavy-Duty Protective Tube (Stretched/Framed options available) |
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