Description
Salvador Dali – Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand
| Year created: | 1931 |
| Original size: | 26.7 cm x 19.1 cm |
| Paint style: | Surrealism |
| Original technique: | Oil on canvas |
| Located: | Kresge Art Museum, Michigan State University, East Lansing |
Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand – Salvador Dalí
Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand is a painting by Salvador Dalí from 1931: a woman sunk in the sand up to her waist rests her head in her hand, and a long dark shadow lies behind her. We paint our hand-painted study of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand to order on canvas, in oil or acrylic, in 8 sizes from 27 × 19 cm to 200 × 140 cm or in a custom size. Before Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand is dispatched, we send you a photo of the finished painting.
What does Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand show?
In Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand a woman with long curly hair and a bare back sits sunk in the sand up to her waist, her face hidden in her hand, while the long, dark shadow of an unseen object stretches behind her across the empty plain; far away on the horizon golden rocks glow. Like a sphinx she is half buried and motionless, so Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand reads as an image of guilt that pins a person to the spot.
How is our hand-painted study of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand made?
Our painters paint the study of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand by hand, with brushstrokes of different thickness, separately for every order. We paint in oil or acrylic, depending on the subject and the size, so the surface of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand has a real paint texture that a print does not have. When Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand is finished, we photograph it and send you the photo for approval.
Which size of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand suits your room?
For the wall above a sofa or a sideboard choose Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand in 100 × 70 cm, and for a bedroom, hallway or work corner 27 × 19 cm. Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand is available in 27 × 19 cm, 50 × 35 cm, 60 × 40 cm, 80 × 60 cm, 100 × 70 cm, 120 × 90 cm, 150 × 110 cm and 200 × 140 cm. A simple rule for Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand: it should be about two thirds as wide as the furniture below it, with its centre about 150 cm from the floor.
How does Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand arrive, and when?
We ship Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand rolled in a sturdy tube, stretched on 2.5 cm deep wooden stretcher bars, or framed – you choose when you order. Stretching and framing of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand are done in our workshop in Slovenia. When a size of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand is in stock, it reaches you within 6 working days; a study of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand painted to order reaches you in 15 to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions about Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand
Is Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand a print?
No. Every brushstroke of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand is painted by hand on canvas, so the paint visibly stands up from the surface.
Can I order Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand in a size that is not listed?
Yes. We also paint Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand in a custom size; enter the width and height you want when you order Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand.
Why is the woman in Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand sunk in the sand?
The woman in Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand is sunk like a sphinx in the desert: remorse holds her in place so that she cannot move, which is why the title is both Remorse and Sphinx.
Is Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand a good gift?
Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand is a gift for a lover of Dalí, Surrealism or melancholy art. If you are unsure which size of Remorse or Sphinx Embedded in the Sand to choose, give a gift voucher.
