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The Persistence Of Memory has become one of Dali's most well known pieces. Finished in 1931, the original piece stands at 10x13. Known mostly for his bizarre personalities then his paintings; this painting and Dali himself have been caricatured by many artists. The painting itself takes it's inspiration from Dali struggling to complete a Port Lligat landscape. After setting his sights on some melting Camembert cheese, this became the base for the soft watches (http://20thcenturyart.suite101.com/article.cfm/salvador_dalis_the_persistence_of_memory ).