Flower Study / Surrealistic Flower, 1972

This small yet evocative work, measuring 30 × 20 cm, reimagines a flower as a surreal fusion of botanical beauty and temporal symbolism.

At first glance, the piece appears to depict an elegant stem with blooming lilies. But upon closer inspection, the petals are subtly marked with clock numerals, transforming the flower into a timepiece—a living symbol of the intertwining of nature and time. This is classic Dalí: poetic, playful, and profoundly symbolic.

Drawn with fine illustrative precision in a muted palette with teal accents, the artwork maintains a light and airy feel. Around the central figure, surreal elements such as melting clocks, insects, and miniature figures dance in dreamlike motion, adding layers of curiosity, whimsy, and philosophical reflection.

Ideal for collector’s walls, study nooks, boutique galleries, or even curiosity cabinets, this artwork encapsulates Dalí’s unique ability to merge the ordinary with the fantastical. A charming and thought-provoking addition to any curated space, “Flower Study” is a lyrical meditation on time blooming through art by Salvador Dalí (1904–1989).