Dalí Rearing Horse Sculpture – Surrealist Temptation of Saint Anthony Replica

Dalí Rearing Horse Sculpture – Surrealist Temptation of Saint Anthony Replica

This Dalí rearing horse statue adapts a dramatic figure from The Temptation of Saint Anthony painting. The horse rears on impossibly thin legs, defying gravity in classic Dalí fashion. Its face shows real fright as it twists away from the advancing elephants. The pose captures a moment of panic and tension inside a strange desert dream. Display this surrealism figurine on a shelf or desk where bold art starts conversation.

• Measures 8 in H x 4.5 in L x 2.5 in W. Weighs 0.4 lbs.
• Material: Collectible quality resin with hand painted color details.
• Adapted from Salvador Dalí’s painting The Temptation of Saint Anthony (1946).
• Includes a full color card with the original artwork and text in four languages.
• Part of the highly collectible Parastone Museum Collection, produced with the Dalí Foundation’s approval. PN SD05.

The Rearing Horse and Dalí’s Vision of Temptation

In the painting, the horse leads a parade of temptations toward Saint Anthony in the desert. Dalí turned the animal into a symbol of power, fear, and overwhelming desire. This Dalí rearing horse statue shows the animal’s terrified expression as it flees the procession of elephants. Its head lifts, chest tightens, and the body twists as if trying to escape the burden of temptation. The spindle legs feel almost weightless, nodding to Dalí’s love of impossible, dreamlike structures. Behind the horse, the original painting shows elephants with long legs carrying symbols of lust and greed. Pair this piece with other surreal works from our Dalí and Surrealism collection for a complete scene of strange, floating creatures.

Dalí’s Nuclear Mysticism and Spiritual Themes

After World War Two, Dalí described himself as turning toward mysticism and spiritual questions. The beginning of the Atomic Era fascinated him and helped shape his idea of “nuclear mysticism.” He believed even tiny particles carried meaning and spiritual energy. In The Temptation of Saint Anthony, he mixes religious subject matter with these new scientific obsessions. The fragile legs and hovering bodies feel like matter pulled apart and suspended above the earth. This Dalí rearing horse statue carries that same tension between faith, fear, and fragmentation. It works well beside other modern religious or mystical pieces from our statues collection and related titles in our art and history book collection.

From Dalí’s Canvas to a Three Dimensional Horse

The original painting shows the horse only from one main angle on a flat surface. Parastone had to imagine the unseen sides when turning the image into sculpture. Their artists invented the back view while staying close to Dalí’s surreal logic and anatomy. The result feels like the creature has stepped out of the painting into real space. You can walk around the Dalí rearing horse statue and see new angles that never existed on canvas. The base keeps the figure stable while the tall legs and raised front hooves suggest constant motion. This makes the sculpture a clever mix of faithful adaptation and creative interpretation.

A Dynamic Gift for Lovers of Surreal and Modern Art

This sculpture appeals to people who enjoy art that bends or breaks traditional rules. Modern art often distorts familiar forms to explore the unusual and the unexpected. Fans of Dalí usually appreciate inventive, non traditional, and sometimes playful nonsense in his work. The small size lets this figurine sit easily on desks, studio shelves, or bookcases. It makes a strong gift for designers, art students, or collectors who enjoy surreal horses and symbolic animals. Pair it with other animal themed pieces from our Animals collection or another Dalí replica from our Dalí and Surrealism collection for a coordinated display.

For more reading from the web, we suggest:

• Overview of Dalí’s The Temptation of Saint Anthony and its symbolism
• Article on the history and interpretations of The Temptation of Saint Anthony