HOMAGE TO TERPSICHORE

Terpsichore is one of the nine muses in Greek mythology; she was the goddess of
dance and chorus. In his representation of Terpsichore, Salvador Dalí uses a reflected
image, setting the soft, carnal muse against her “shadow”, the hardened, statuesque
one. The elegant, sensuous figure of Terpsichore morphs into a geometrical body with
sprouting branches. The two dancing figures make a striking composition, juxtaposing
the classical with the cubist. The dancer with the smooth and classical form represents
Grace and the subconscious. The other angular, abstract figure represents the ever-
growing and chaotic rhythm of modern life.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Date: conceived in 1977, first cast in 1984
Material: bronze
Technique: lost wax process
Edition size : 7 plus 3 EA and 2 HC (plus 2 authorized foundry proofs)
Height : 187 cm
Maquette: original drawing, Homage to Terpsichore, 1977
Direct intervention (created by Dalí): the idea, image, and original maquette
Indirect intervention (created by artisans): lost wax process and patina