Femmes aux papillons 1953

"Femmes aux papillons" (Women with Butterflies) is a 1953 work by renowned Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. The painting depicts a procession of women, their dresses transformed into large butterfly wings. Each figure holds a staff topped with a butterfly, adding to the dreamlike and fantastical atmosphere of the composition. The ethereal figures, rendered in a highly detailed and precise style, move across a stark white background, creating a striking contrast and emphasizing the surreal nature of the subject. Dalí's signature use of symbolism, meticulously crafted details, and manipulation of perspective are evident throughout the piece, inviting viewers to engage with a world of their own unconscious.