Dalí, The Temptation of St Anthony (1946) : Study reveals the early origin of atypical alterations (IMAGE)

University of Liège

Dalí, The Temptation of St Anthony (1946) : Study reveals the early origin of atypical alterations

Caption

The comparison between a 1947 photograph, a current photograph, and a UV image of the painting reveals a notable increase in transparency in certain areas. These alterations affect specific elements executed during the final stages of the painting process. The affected areas display surface irregularities, with uneven transparency and a rougher texture. Under ultraviolet light, they show a distinct bluish-white luminescence, unlike the more purplish adjacent areas. This contrast in luminescence suggests an alteration of the binding medium used in these parts of the painting.

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The 1947 photograph comes from the Emile Langui Collection, Archives de l’Art contemporain en Belgique. The other two were produced by the team at the European Centre for Archaeometry of ULiège.

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