In Salvador Dalí's painting, The Elephants, the artist continues his exploration of the surreal and dreamlike imagery that characterizes the Surrealist movement. The artwork depicts a group of elephants with impossibly long and thin legs, seemingly defying the laws of nature. The elephants are depicted as delicate and fragile, almost weightless, while carrying massive obelisks on their backs. This juxtaposition of weightlessness and burden creates a sense of paradox and invites contemplation. Through the surreal depiction of elephants, Dalí taps into the realm of the subconscious and challenges our perception of reality. The Elephants showcases Dalí's mastery of visual illusion and his ability to evoke a sense of mystery and wonder, key elements of Surrealist art.