The artwork entitled “Dali from the Back Painting Gala from the Back Eternalized by Six Virtual Corneas Provisionally Reflected in Six Real Mirrors” is a creation of the renowned artist Salvador Dali, produced between 1972 and 1973. Crafted using oil on canvas, the piece measures 60 x 60 cm and is categorized under the genres of portrait, Realism, and Surrealism. Presently, this particular piece resides at the Dalí Theatre and Museum in Figueres, Spain.
The artwork is a complex and intricately composed painting that features a figure, presumably Dali himself, from behind, seated and painting another figure also viewed from the back. The focal point of the painting within this painting is a framed mirror on the right side, in which the reflection of a woman, likely Dali’s muse Gala, can be seen gazing out towards the viewer. The elements of realism are evident in the detailed and naturalistic depiction of the figures and the room, while the surrealistic nature of the work is invoked through the conceptual portrayal of reflections and the layering of different visual planes. The inclusion of multiple visual perspectives challenges the viewer’s perception and evokes a sense of endless depth, while the play of light and shadow adds to the enigmatic quality of the scene.
