In what year did MoMA acquire the painting?
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1934
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In what year was the painting first exhibited?
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1932
What are the dimensions of 'The Persistence of Memory' in centimeters?
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24.1 cm × 33 cm
What is the name of the landscape depicted in the background?
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Port Lligat
What object in the painting is covered with ants?
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Pocket watch
What type of tree is depicted in the painting?
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Olive tree
What did Dalí say inspired the melting watches in the painting?
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Camembert cheese
Which museum currently houses 'The Persistence of Memory'?
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Museum of Modern Art
What medium was used for 'The Persistence of Memory'?
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Oil on canvas