The artwork entitled “The Dalinian Senyera (Catalonian National Flag)” was created by Salvador Dali in 1970. It is classified within the art movement known as Abstract Expressionism and is recognized for its symbolic painting genre. The artwork presents a stylized interpretation of the national flag of Catalonia, known as the Senyera.
The artwork’s composition is dominated by a bold yellow background with four red vertical stripes. The stripes are uneven and organically painted, diverging from the precise lines typically associated with flag designs. At the central lower part of the artwork, there is an abstract figure comprised of black lines and spots suggesting a sense of movement or transformation. This central figure seems to interact dynamically with the static symbolism of the flag, possibly infusing the national symbol with a personal or surreal quality, which is emblematic of Dali’s unique artistic style. The vibrant colors and fluid lines speak to the emotional intensity and spontaneity often attributed to the Abstract Expressionist movement, while the subject reflects a deep sense of cultural identity and regional pride.
