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RoGallery
47-15 36th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101 , United States
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718.937.0901
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Swan-Elephant
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Description
Edition: 5/6
"In 1967, thanks to one of our Swiss publishers I presented the director of Air India, whose European base was in Geneva, to Dali. Dali wanted to offer the airline a "Swan-Elephant" in exchange for a living elephant in order to celebrate the passage Hannibal's elephant, Tsurus, through the Pyrenees. After seeing the mode of the Swan-Elephant, Dali was hell bent to photograph it on a pure white plate filled with milk. It was sort of ritual of purity and the swan of Leda.. The theme of the Swan-Elephant was already present in the ballet Bacchanale in 1939." - Robert Descharnes - More Information
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Message from Seller:
RoGallery, established over 35 years ago, is a premier art gallery and fine art dealer in Long Island City, NYC, specializing in modern and contemporary artworks, including original paintings, photographs, and sculptures. For inquiries or to schedule a visit to our 10,000 square foot showroom, please contact art@rogallery.com or call 718.937.0901.
