Dalí preferred to take up old mythological contexts in his pictures. In Greek mythology, the goddess of love, Aphrodite, was born with a white rose bush from the foam of the sea. The rose only got its red color through Aphrodite's adultery with the beautiful Adonis. On the way to her dying lover, Aphrodite stepped in rose thorns and colored the white roses red with her blood. The white rose stands for the purity of love, while red roses symbolize desire and passion. But the symbol of the rose stands not only for love, but also for secrecy. "Sub rosa", ie "under the rose", was used in the Middle Ages when one wanted to say something in secret.
Original: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Grant Collection, New York.

High-quality reproduction in the fine art giclee process made by hand on artist canvas made of 100% cotton and traditionally stretched on a real wood frame like an original painting. The surface of the motif is characterized by a tangible and visible fine canvas structure that was sealed by hand with varnish. A noble solid wood frame rounds off the sophisticated overall picture. Format 72 x 61 cm (H / W). Exclusive