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This ambiguous work is derived from a 1934 painting of the same title.  The word rain suggests that the indefinable form may have some of the qualities of a drop of water, for it does seem to drip. However, it is impossible to conceive of a droplet being pierced by a hole, or of being upheld by a crutch.  This surreal image carries us from the dimension of reality into a supernatural state.  A Spanish bean rests on top of the raindrop; this addition was often used by Dalí to complete the dreamlike quality of his works.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Date: 1969 

Material: bronze

Technique: lost wax process

Edition size: 8 plus 4 EA

Height: 27 cm

Direct intervention (created by Dalí): the idea, the image and original maquette

Indirect intervention (created by artisans): lost wax process and patina