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This contrast between the grotesque subject and the clear atmosphere creates a sense of unease. The inclusion of boiled beans scattered at the base of the structure provides a mundane, domestic element that clashes with the violent imagery above. Dalí claimed the beans were a necessary addition to the composition, grounding the nightmarish scene in a recognisable, albeit absurd, reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the painting demonstrates Dalí's mastery of academic precision applied to irrational subject matter. The smooth, polished surfaces and careful modelling of the flesh tones draw from the traditions of classical painting, which makes the surreal distortion of the anatomy appear more tangible. The work avoids explicit political symbols, opting instead for a visceral, psychological representation of conflict. By focusing on the physical disintegration of the body, Dalí captures the horror of civil strife without relying on conventional war imagery. 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