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The Persistence of Memory is a 1931 painting by artist Salvador Dalí and one of the most recognizable works of Surrealism. First shown at the Julien Levy Gallery in 1932, since 1934 the painting has been in the collection of the Museum of Modern in New York City, which received it from an anonymous donor. It is widely recognized and frequently referenced in popular culture,[1] and sometimes referred to by more descriptive titles, such as "Melting Clocks", "The Soft Watches" or "The Melting Watches".
According to the "New York Times" dated November 22, 1933, this painting was shown at the exhibition held at the Julien Levy Gallery, New York, from November 21st to December 8th 1933. The exhibition catalogue does not mention the painting, but the "New York Times" article indicates that this work was included as part of the show.
