Gala Dalí

Gala Dalí (born Elena Ivanovna Diakonova, Елена Ивановна Дьяконова; 7 September [O.S. 26 August] 1894 10 June 1982), usually known simply as Gala, was the wife of poet Paul Éluard and later of artist Salvador Dalí, who were both prominent in surrealism. She also inspired many other writers and artists.

Gala Dalí
Salvador Dalí, Portrait of Galarina (1940–1945)
Born
Elena Ivanovna Diakonova (Елена Ивановна Дьяконова)

(1894-09-07)7 September 1894
Kazan, Russian Empire
Died10 June 1982(1982-06-10) (aged 87)
Port Lligat, Spain
Resting placeCastle of Púbol, Girona, Spain
Spouses
Paul Éluard
(m. 1917; div. 1929)
    Salvador Dalí
    (m. 1934)
    Children1
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