Apparition du buste de Voltaire 1962

"Apparition du buste de Voltaire" is a 1962 photograph by Salvador Dalí, known for its Surrealist approach. The work depicts the shadow of Voltaire's bust appearing in the light pattern cast by a grapevine, creating a ghostly, dreamlike effect. The image is a testament to Dalí's fascination with optical illusions and the subconscious, exploring themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time. The photograph's composition is characteristic of Dalí's style, featuring a combination of realistic elements and abstract forms, blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination.