# @dalimuseum on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFQCzsrXeE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34142504-dalimuseum-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/4e5ae48ff5.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-08-27T14:59:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Dalí Museum (@dalimuseum) — https://gondola.cc/dalimuseum

## Caption

When accident leads to brilliant innovation...

"Solarization" is a technique coined by Lee Miller and then partner Man Ray (born #OnThisDay in 1890). Discovered on accident, the inverse lighting technique involves exposing a partially developed photo to light to create halo-like effects. 

Learn more about our special exhibition "The Woman Who Broke Boundaries: Photographer Lee Miller" at the link in our bio. #TheDali #SheIsLee #LeeMiller

Image: Solarised Portrait (thought to be Meret Oppenheim), Paris, France, 1932 by Lee Miller (NC0058-5) © Lee Miller Archives England 2020. All Rights Reserved. www.leemiller.co.uk

## Stats

- **Views:** 2,022
- **Likes:** 292
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- **Comments:** 2

## Tags

thedali, sheislee, onthisday, leemiller

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