Portrait of My Father facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Portrait of My Father |
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| Artist | Salvador Dalí |
| Year | 1925 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 104,5 cm × 104,5 cm (41.1 in × 41.1 in) |
| Location | Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona |
Portrait of My Father is a famous painting by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. He painted it in 1925. The artwork shows his own father, Salvador Rafael Aniceto Dalí Cusí. You can see this painting today at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain.
About the Painting
Dalí held his very first art show in Barcelona in 1925. This was before he visited Paris and started exploring a new art style called Surrealism. Many people think this portrait is one of the best paintings from his early career.
Dalí focused on his father's serious face and especially his strong, piercing eyes. The painting really shows the powerful personality of his father, who worked as a notary in Figueres. Dalí and his father had a difficult relationship, which means they sometimes had disagreements.
Even at a young age, Dalí was a very skilled painter. You can see his talent in the clear lines, how he used light and shadow, and the deep, serious colors he chose. These details make the painting very expressive.
Where It Has Been Shown
This important painting has traveled to many places around the world! It has been displayed in major cities like Madrid, Tokyo, Paris, London, and New York. Art lovers from different countries have had the chance to see this early masterpiece by Dalí.
See also
In Spanish: Retrato de mi padre para niños
- List of works by Salvador Dalí
