{"title":"Max Ernst","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ubu-imperator-max-ernst","title":"Ubu Imperator - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst's *Ubu Imperator* (1923) is a striking Surrealist painting depicting a tower-like figure in a desolate landscape, referencing Alfred Jarry's play *Ubu Roi* and exploring themes of power and absurdity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst's 1923 painting, *Ubu Imperator*, presents a striking and unsettling image that encapsulates the artist's engagement with Surrealism and Dada. The painting depicts a bizarre, tower-like figure in a desolate landscape, evoking a sense of alienation and the absurd. The title references Alfred Jarry's play *Ubu Roi*, a satirical and grotesque portrayal of power and authority. Ernst's Ubu figure, rendered in shades of red, stands as a symbol of irrationality and the destructive potential of unchecked power. The figure's form is ambiguous, resembling both a building and a human figure, with outstretched hands that seem to gesture in a combination of supplication and command. The arid, dreamlike setting further enhances the painting's surreal quality, creating a sense of unease and disorientation. Ernst's use of colour and texture adds to the painting's impact, with the rough, textured surface of the figure contrasting against the smooth, flat background. The overall effect is one of unsettling beauty, inviting viewers to contemplate the nature of power, identity, and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Max Ernst →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186316779855,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186337161551,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186337194319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186337227087,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186337259855,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186337292623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186337325391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186337358159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186337390927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186337423695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186337456463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186337489231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186337521999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186337554767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186337587535,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186337620303,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186337653071,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186337685839,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186337718607,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186337751375,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_bbd23aef-1721-463f-a099-f369ba2f9948.jpg?v=1772842139"},{"product_id":"the-virgin-spanking-the-christ-child-before-three-witnesses-andre-breton-paul-eluard-and-the-painter-max-ernst","title":"The Virgin Spanking the Christ Child before Three Witnesses: André Breton, Paul Éluard, and the Painter - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1926, Max Ernst's \"The Virgin Spanking the Christ Child before Three Witnesses\" is a provocative Surrealist work that challenges traditional religious iconography. The painting depicts a controversial scene with the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst's 1926 painting, \"The Virgin Spanking the Christ Child before Three Witnesses: André Breton, Paul Éluard, and the Painter\", is a provocative work from his Surrealist period. The painting presents a startling scene: the Virgin Mary, haloed, spanking the infant Christ. Three figures peer through a window in the background, identified as André Breton, Paul Éluard, and Ernst himself. This composition challenges traditional religious iconography and societal norms. The figures are rendered with simplified forms and smooth gradations of colour, set against an ambiguous architectural space. The colour palette is dominated by reds, blues, and ochres, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The Virgin's red dress contrasts with the blue drapery, while the Christ Child's pale skin is highlighted against the darker tones. The witnesses in the window add a voyeuristic element, implicating the viewer in the scene. Ernst's work is a commentary on authority, religion, and the subconscious. It reflects the Surrealist movement's interest in exploring the irrational and the unconventional. The painting remains a controversial and compelling example of Surrealist art, inviting interpretation and debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-suicide-of-dorothy-hale-frida-kahlo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Suicide of Dorothy Hale - Frida Kahlo — Frida Kahlo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/untitled-surrealist-composition-with-figures-benjamin-f-berlin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Surrealist Composition with Figures) - Benjamin F. Berlin — Benjamin F. Berlin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Max Ernst →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186340274511,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186355347791,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186355380559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186355413327,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57186355446095,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186355478863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186355511631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186355544399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186355577167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186355609935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186355642703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186355675471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186355708239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186355741007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186355773775,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186355806543,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186355839311,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57186355872079,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57186355904847,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57186355937615,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_fd4f28cf-dbb3-41aa-97a2-b7d99d640508.jpg?v=1777055676"},{"product_id":"forest-and-dove-fine-art-print","title":"Forest and Dove - Fine Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stylised forest scene with towering, dark tree forms reaching towards a pale blue sky, contrasted by a small, schematic dove figure near the bottom centre.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis artwork presents a stylised forest scene, dominated by towering, dark tree forms that reach towards a pale blue sky. The trees are rendered with a textured, almost skeletal quality, their shapes defined by strong vertical lines and jagged edges. The overall effect is one of imposing height and dense, shadowed space. A small, schematic dove figure is positioned near the bottom centre of the composition, providing a focal point and a sense of scale. The dove is depicted with simple lines and a single red dot for its eye, contrasting with the complexity of the surrounding forest. The colour palette is restrained, with shades of brown and black predominating, offset by the cool blue of the sky. The brushwork appears expressive, contributing to the artwork's dynamic and somewhat unsettling atmosphere. The composition evokes a sense of mystery and invites contemplation on the relationship between nature and symbolic representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - 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Max Fahrenkrug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis oil painting by Max Fahrenkrug depicts a coastal scene with a prominent sun. The composition is divided into horizontal bands of colour, representing the sky, land, and sea. The brushwork is loose and expressive, with visible strokes that add texture and movement to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Fahrenkrug (1865-1938) was a German painter, graphic artist, and professor. He is associated with the Berlin Secession and is known for his atmospheric paintings of the North German countryside. His work often features broad brushstrokes and a concern with light and colour, reflecting an interest in Impressionism. He studied at the Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin. He later taught at the Kunstschule in Kiel. His paintings are held in various museum collections in Germany. This oil painting depicts a coastal scene with a prominent sun. The composition is divided into horizontal bands of colour, representing the sky, land, and sea. The sun is rendered as a bright yellow orb, dominating the upper portion of the painting. The brushwork is loose and expressive, with visible strokes that add texture and movement to the scene. The colours are applied in thick layers, creating a sense of depth and luminosity. The overall effect is one of immediacy, capturing a fleeting moment in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/view-of-basel-and-the-rhine-ernst-ludwig-kirchner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eView of Basel and the Rhine - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner — Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Max Fahrenkrug →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Fahrenkrug","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194290217295,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194297196879,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194297229647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194297262415,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194297295183,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194297327951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194297360719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194297393487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194297426255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194297459023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194297491791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194297524559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194297557327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194297590095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194297622863,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194297655631,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194297688399,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194297721167,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194297753935,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194297786703,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_feac3e4d-5a1e-4371-947f-378bb55f3cef.jpg?v=1777055438"},{"product_id":"towers-max-ernst","title":"Towers - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1914, Max Ernst's \"Towers\" is an early abstract work by the German artist, featuring geometric forms and architectural elements in a palette of blues, reds, and yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst's \"Towers\", painted in 1914, is an early example of his engagement with Expressionism and nascent abstraction. Born in Germany, Ernst became a central figure in both Dada and Surrealism, movements that challenged traditional artistic conventions. This work predates those affiliations, showing an artist grappling with the visual language of early 20th-century modernism. The painting presents a composition of geometric forms suggesting architectural elements. Bricks, arches, and tower-like structures are rendered in a palette of blues, reds, and yellows. The forms are not realistically depicted; instead, they are fragmented and reassembled in a manner that disrupts spatial coherence. The brushwork is visible, adding a tactile quality to the surface. The overall effect is one of dynamic tension, as the recognisable elements are destabilised by the abstract arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ubu-imperator-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUbu Imperator - Max Ernst — Max Ernst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-virgin-spanking-the-christ-child-before-three-witnesses-andre-breton-paul-eluard-and-the-painter-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Virgin Spanking the Christ Child before Three Witnesses: André Breton, Paul Éluard, and the Painter - Max Ernst — Max Ernst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Max Ernst →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194471162191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194487710031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194487742799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194487775567,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57194487808335,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194487841103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194487873871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194487906639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194487939407,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194487972175,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194488004943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194488037711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194488070479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194488103247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194488136015,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194488168783,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194488201551,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57194488234319,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57194488267087,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57194488299855,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_76401f1d-815b-47b9-b27c-758fd4e75912.jpg?v=1777055287"},{"product_id":"immortality-max-ernst","title":"Immortality - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis oil on canvas painting by Max Ernst, titled 'Immortality', showcases the artist's surrealist style with dreamlike imagery and illogical juxtapositions. The composition features figures arranged in a complex scene, set against a backdrop of a dense forest and geometric structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst, a German-born artist (later naturalised as an American and French citizen), was a leading figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements. His experimental approach and exploration of the subconscious produced a diverse body of work, including painting, collage, sculpture, and graphic arts. Ernst's art often features dreamlike imagery, illogical juxtapositions, and a fascination with the absurd. 'Immortality' presents a complex, dreamlike scene. The composition is divided into distinct zones, with figures arranged in a seemingly illogical manner. In the foreground, a group of figures, including children and a man in a suit, are positioned near a geometric structure that resembles a table or altar. The background is dominated by a dense forest, rendered in shades of green and blue, with glimpses of buildings and other figures in the distance. The painting's palette is muted, with a mix of earthy tones and cool blues, creating a somewhat unsettling atmosphere. The figures are rendered with a degree of stylisation, their features simplified and exaggerated, contributing to the overall sense of unease and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ubu-imperator-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUbu Imperator - Max Ernst — Max Ernst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-virgin-spanking-the-christ-child-before-three-witnesses-andre-breton-paul-eluard-and-the-painter-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Virgin Spanking the Christ Child before Three Witnesses: André Breton, Paul Éluard, and the Painter - Max Ernst — Max Ernst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Max Ernst →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57214402068815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57214403969359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57214404002127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57214404034895,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57214404067663,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57214404100431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57214404133199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57214404165967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57214404198735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57214404231503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57214404264271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57214404297039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57214404329807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57214404362575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57214404395343,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57214404428111,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57214404460879,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57214404493647,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57214404526415,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57214404559183,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_b70ba182-91ff-4a6a-9703-74b69702f49a.jpg?v=1777054267"},{"product_id":"aquis-submersus-max-ernst","title":"Aquis Submersus - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst's \"Aquis Submersus\" is a surrealist painting featuring a dreamlike scene with geometric forms and ambiguous figures, reflecting the artist's exploration of the subconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst's \"Aquis Submersus\" presents a dreamlike, unsettling scene. The painting depicts a rectangular pool or basin, surrounded by geometric architectural forms. A pale, featureless figure stands on the edge of the pool, casting a long shadow. In the water, a diver is seen headfirst, and a white sphere floats near the centre. A clock hangs in the sky, adding to the surreal atmosphere. The colour palette is muted, with blues, greens, and pinks creating a sense of unease. Ernst was a key figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements, known for his experimental techniques and exploration of the subconscious. \"Aquis Submersus\", Latin for 'submerged waters', reflects the Surrealist interest in the irrational and the exploration of the inner mind. The painting's title and imagery suggest themes of submersion, both literal and psychological. The architectural elements and the ambiguous figures contribute to the painting's enigmatic quality, inviting multiple interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ubu-imperator-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUbu Imperator - Max Ernst — Max Ernst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-virgin-spanking-the-christ-child-before-three-witnesses-andre-breton-paul-eluard-and-the-painter-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Virgin Spanking the Christ Child before Three Witnesses: André Breton, Paul Éluard, and the Painter - 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Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dreamlike scene by Max Ernst, 'Hat in Hand, Hat on Head' features figures and architectural elements in an ambiguous space, rendered in earthy tones with loose, expressive brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis oil on canvas painting, titled 'Hat in Hand, Hat on Head', is attributed to Max Ernst, a German-born artist associated with the Surrealist movement. The composition presents a dreamlike scene, with figures and architectural elements arranged in an ambiguous space. A woman, possibly carrying a child, stands prominently in the foreground, while a man in a bowler hat raises another hat in a gesture of greeting or farewell. The buildings in the background are rendered in simplified forms, contributing to the painting's overall sense of unreality. The colour palette is dominated by earthy tones, with shades of orange, brown, and green creating a warm, yet somewhat unsettling atmosphere. The brushwork is loose and expressive, adding to the painting's sense of spontaneity and improvisation. The presence of floral motifs and a stylised sun or moon further enhances the dreamlike quality of the work. Ernst's Surrealist works often explored the realm of the subconscious, drawing on personal experiences and psychological themes. 'Hat in Hand, Hat on Head' is a characteristic example of his style, blending figuration and abstraction to create a visually arresting and intellectually stimulating image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ubu-imperator-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUbu Imperator - Max Ernst — Max Ernst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/immortality-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImmortality - 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The fragmented, almost mechanical depiction blends anatomical detail with abstract forms, creating a surreal and intriguing composition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis intriguing image presents an anatomical study featuring a horse and a bird, rendered in a style reminiscent of early scientific illustration. The horse is depicted in a fragmented, almost mechanical manner, with sections of its leg and body seemingly dissected to reveal internal structures. These are not presented with strict realism, but rather with a stylised approach that blends anatomical detail with abstract forms. The bird, positioned near the centre, is shown in a similar vein, its body opened to expose internal elements. The overall composition has a surreal quality, as the anatomical components are arranged in a way that defies conventional representation. The colour palette is muted, dominated by earthy tones that give the image a vintage feel. The background is a textured, neutral colour, which allows the details of the anatomical subjects to stand out. The image evokes a sense of curiosity and invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of science and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/pine-cones-mont-louis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePine Cones - 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His work is characterised by dreamlike imagery and unconventional techniques. Ernst explored themes of the subconscious, irrationality, and the juxtaposition of disparate elements. He employed methods such as collage, frottage, and grattage to create unexpected textures and forms. His innovative approach pushed the boundaries of artistic expression and influenced generations of artists. 'Seascape' presents a bizarre, dreamlike vista. The painting features a desolate, sandy expanse under a pale sky. A large, vessel-like object dominates the composition, resting on a platform. A human head lies prone in the foreground, bound with a blue band. Other strange objects populate the scene, including a distant structure resembling a lighthouse or obelisk. The colour palette is dominated by muted yellows, browns, and blues, contributing to the painting's eerie and unsettling atmosphere. 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The painting's stark imagery and bold colour create a dreamlike, unsettling atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst (1891-1976) was a German-born painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and poet. A Dadaist early in his career, he became a leading figure in Surrealism. Ernst explored dreamlike imagery and unconventional techniques, often challenging traditional artistic norms. His work is characterised by its enigmatic symbolism and exploration of the subconscious. 'Red Forest' presents a stark, dreamlike scene. A weathered wooden post, complete with embedded nails, dominates the composition against a flat, red background. A small, fern-like plant sprouts at the base of the post, adding a touch of organic life to the otherwise desolate setting. Above, a bright yellow circle, suggestive of a sun or moon, hovers in the sky. The painting's flat perspective and bold colour create a sense of unease, inviting viewers to contemplate the symbolic meaning of the objects and their relationship to one another. 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Ernst is recognised for his experimental approach to art-making, using techniques such as collage, frottage, and grattage to explore the subconscious and challenge conventional artistic norms. His work often features dreamlike imagery, bizarre juxtapositions, and a fascination with the irrational. 'The Slug Room' presents a composition of bizarre, biomorphic forms set against a neutral backdrop. The imagery evokes a sense of the uncanny, typical of Surrealist art. On the left, a serpentine form rises from a geometric base, its head resembling a bird or reptile. To the right, a heart-like shape is supported by a blue column, with a skeletal structure visible within. The colour palette is restrained, with muted yellows, reds, and blues adding to the unsettling atmosphere. 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The animals, rendered in muted browns and greens, possess a ghostly, ethereal quality. 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His experimental approach to art-making involved collage, frottage, and grattage techniques, which he used to create dreamlike and often unsettling imagery. Ernst's work explored themes of the subconscious, mythology, and the irrational, reflecting the turbulent times in which he lived. He aimed to challenge conventional artistic norms and provoke new ways of seeing the world. 'Dada-Gauguin' presents a surreal composition featuring three figures in a bizarre, dreamlike setting. The figures, rendered in shades of red and pink, are positioned within or emerging from abstract, organic forms. The background is a muted blue, adding to the otherworldly atmosphere. The painting's title suggests a connection to Paul Gauguin, perhaps referencing his exploration of primitive and exotic themes, but filtered through Ernst's Dadaist sensibility. The overall effect is one of mystery and psychological tension, inviting viewers to interpret the symbolic meaning of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/sad-young-man-in-a-train-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSad Young Man in a Train - 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His innovative techniques and dreamlike imagery characterise his distinctive style. Ernst's art often combined personal experiences with broader cultural and historical references. He employed collage, frottage, and grattage to create unexpected textures and juxtapositions. These methods allowed him to tap into the irrational and the fantastic. 'The Garden of France' presents a surreal, topographical view of the French countryside. The painting depicts the Loire River valley as a cross-section, revealing layers of earth and water. The river, labelled 'La Loire', meanders through the composition, while another river, 'L'Indre', is also indicated. Within the earth's strata, a reclining nude figure is visible, seemingly embedded in the landscape. This fusion of the human form with the natural world is a hallmark of Ernst's Surrealist vision. The colour palette is dominated by blues, greens, and browns, creating a sense of depth and geological stratification. 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His experimental approach and exploration of the subconscious produced a distinctive visual language. Ernst employed collage, frottage, and grattage techniques to create dreamlike and often unsettling imagery. His work challenged conventional artistic boundaries and explored the complexities of the human psyche. 'Euclid' presents a seated figure with a geometric head, a white pyramid adorned with a black, stylised motif. Above this, a pale rose-like form suggests a face. The figure is dressed in dark clothing, and in its hand, it holds a fish. The background consists of a grid of blue and white diamonds, adding to the painting's sense of spatial ambiguity. The colour palette is restrained, dominated by blues, whites, and blacks, which contributes to the work's enigmatic and dreamlike atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/sad-young-man-in-a-train-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSad Young Man in a Train - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57466594591055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57466600784207,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57466600816975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57466600849743,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57466600882511,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57466600915279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57466600948047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57466600980815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57466601013583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57466601046351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57466601079119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57466601111887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57466601144655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57466601177423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57466601210191,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57466601242959,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57466601275727,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57466601308495,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57466601341263,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57466601374031,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_d8b2d6ef-0438-4353-8879-0509fe4fffcd.jpg?v=1777159880"},{"product_id":"the-chinese-nightingale-max-ernst","title":"The Chinese Nightingale - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collage by Max Ernst presents a bizarre, hybrid figure set against a background of tangled lines. The figure's head is an elongated, stone-like form topped with a fan, evoking a sense of the exotic and the artificial.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst, a German-born artist (later naturalised as an American and French citizen), was a central figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements. His experimental approach to art-making led him to develop innovative techniques, including collage, frottage, and grattage. These methods allowed him to explore the subconscious and create dreamlike imagery, often imbued with psychological and symbolic content. 'The Chinese Nightingale' exemplifies Ernst's collage technique. The work presents a bizarre, hybrid figure set against a background of tangled lines. The figure's head is an elongated, stone-like form topped with a fan, evoking a sense of the exotic and the artificial. The figure's arms and hands are rendered in a pale, almost ghostly tone, adding to the unsettling atmosphere. The collage elements are juxtaposed to create a sense of unease and disorientation, characteristic of Surrealist art. The title itself adds another layer of mystery, suggesting a connection to the world of opera or performance, further blurring the boundaries between reality and fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/sad-young-man-in-a-train-marcel-duchamp-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSad Young Man in a Train - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546434773327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546496409935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546496442703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546496475471,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546496508239,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57546496541007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57546496573775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57546496606543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57546496639311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57546496672079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57546496704847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57546496737615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57546496770383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57546496803151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57546496835919,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57546496868687,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57546496901455,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57546496934223,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57546496966991,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57546496999759,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_8d823934-c94f-41fb-8b0a-f44d5b0362f7.jpg?v=1777032010"},{"product_id":"switzerland-birth-place-of-dada-max-ernst","title":"Switzerland, Birth-Place of Dada - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis surrealist work by Max Ernst, titled 'Switzerland, Birth-Place of Dada', features bizarre, dreamlike imagery and a muted palette, reflecting the Dada movement's rejection of logic and embrace of the absurd.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst, a German-born artist, was a central figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements. His experimental approach and innovative techniques challenged conventional artistic boundaries. Ernst's work often explored dreamlike imagery, collage, and automatism, reflecting the psychological and social upheavals of the 20th century. He aimed to unlock the subconscious mind and create art that transcended rational thought. 'Switzerland, Birth-Place of Dada' presents a bizarre, dreamlike scene. The figures are rendered with a muted palette, contributing to the work's unsettling atmosphere. A nude figure with bird legs and feet stands prominently, a dove perched atop its head. To the left, another dove sits on a branch, while a disembodied bird foot emerges from the water. A second, more human-like figure stands to the right, its arm raised. The composition is flat and somewhat naive, enhancing the work's surreal quality. The piece reflects the Dada movement's rejection of logic and embrace of the absurd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/sad-young-man-in-a-train-marcel-duchamp-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSad Young Man in a Train - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546485989711,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556248101199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556248133967,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556248232271,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556248265039,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556248297807,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556248330575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556248363343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556248396111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556248428879,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556248461647,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556248494415,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_89c4be78-c501-4bed-8e8c-889bd002d53a.jpg?v=1777382456"},{"product_id":"the-letter-max-ernst","title":"The Letter - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1929, 'The Letter' by Max Ernst is a striking example of Surrealism. The artwork features an ambiguous figure holding a letter, rendered in a dreamlike and unsettling style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst (1891-1976) was a German-born painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and poet. A prolific artist, Ernst was a major figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements. His experimental approach to artmaking included frottage and grattage, techniques that exploited chance and automatism. He explored themes of the unconscious, dreams, and irrationality. 'The Letter', painted in 1929, exemplifies Ernst's Surrealist style. The composition features an ambiguous figure set against a vivid red background. The figure, rendered in a palette of green, white, and blue, appears fragmented and distorted. A hand holds a letter, adding a layer of mystery to the scene. The painting's dreamlike quality and unsettling imagery are characteristic of Surrealism, aiming to unlock the creative potential of the unconscious mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/sad-young-man-in-a-train-marcel-duchamp-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSad Young Man in a Train - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546493296975,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556056179023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556056211791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556056244559,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556056277327,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556056310095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556056342863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556056375631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556056408399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556056441167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556056473935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556056506703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556056539471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556056572239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556056605007,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556056637775,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556056670543,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556056703311,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556056736079,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556056768847,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_efb80e4c-ae6e-47e0-b511-0397e5f83b2e.jpg?v=1777026417"},{"product_id":"chimera-max-ernst","title":"Chimera - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Surrealist painting by Max Ernst depicts a figure carrying a mysterious object, rendered in a crude style with a limited colour palette, creating an unsettling and ambiguous atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst, a German-born artist (later naturalised as an American and French citizen), was a central figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements. His experimental approach and exploration of the subconscious produced a diverse body of work, including painting, collage, sculpture, and graphic arts. Ernst's art often features dreamlike imagery, unexpected juxtapositions, and a fascination with mythology and the irrational. 'Chimera' presents a figure carrying a large, cylindrical object on its head. The figure is rendered in a somewhat crude style, with visible brushstrokes and a limited colour palette. The background consists of simplified architectural forms and a hazy, indeterminate space. The figure wears a red cloak with a white trim, and the cylindrical object resembles a bundle of red material bound with dark bands. The overall effect is unsettling and ambiguous, typical of Ernst's Surrealist aesthetic. The painting's composition and subject matter invite interpretation, reflecting the Surrealist interest in the unconscious mind and the exploration of hidden meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/sad-young-man-in-a-train-marcel-duchamp-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSad Young Man in a Train - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563527151951,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563529380175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563529412943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563529445711,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563529478479,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563529511247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563529544015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563529576783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563529609551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563529642319,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563529675087,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563529707855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563529740623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563529773391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563529806159,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563529838927,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563529871695,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563529904463,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563529937231,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563529969999,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_de55e65c-2cfa-499a-b145-64cf2d6b717b.jpg?v=1777108246"},{"product_id":"birth-of-the-zoomorph-couple-max-ernst","title":"Birth of the Zoomorph Couple - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist exploration of hybrid, organic forms by Max Ernst, created using experimental techniques to evoke a dreamlike, primordial atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst created this work during a period of intense experimentation with the visual language of Surrealism. The composition presents a pair of ambiguous, hybrid figures emerging from a dark, viscous environment. These zoomorphic entities possess characteristics that blur the boundaries between animal, plant, and mineral forms. The figures appear to be in a state of flux, their bodies composed of fluid, organic shapes that suggest growth or decay.\n\nErnst employed techniques such as decalcomania, which involves pressing paint between two surfaces to create unpredictable, textured patterns. This method allowed him to bypass conscious control, enabling the emergence of subconscious imagery. The vertical drips of dark pigment at the base of the canvas suggest a descent into a primordial or subterranean realm. The warm, ochre background provides a stark contrast to the shadowy, indeterminate forms in the foreground, creating a sense of atmospheric depth.\n\nThis painting reflects the artist's interest in the uncanny and the irrational. By presenting creatures that defy biological classification, Ernst invites the viewer to engage with the unknown. The work avoids a singular narrative, instead offering a visual experience rooted in the exploration of dreams and the unconscious mind. The interplay between the textured, dark masses and the lighter, expansive background creates a tension that is characteristic of his output during the 1930s. The figures seem caught in a moment of transformation, their forms suggesting a continuous state of becoming rather than a fixed identity. This piece remains a primary example of how Ernst utilised technical innovation to manifest the strange, dreamlike logic of the Surrealist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/according-to-the-laws-of-chance-jean-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAccording to the Laws of Chance - Jean Arp — Jean Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879959896399,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57885817274703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57885817307471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Birth-of-the-Zoomorph-Couple_Poster_CompositorV1_1780965852283.jpg?v=1781059049"},{"product_id":"cormorants-max-ernst","title":"Cormorants - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal 1920 photomontage by Max Ernst, blending industrial imagery with organic forms in a surreal, dreamlike composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCormorants (1920) is a representative example of the early photomontage techniques employed by Max Ernst during his involvement with the Cologne Dada group. The composition combines disparate visual elements, merging mechanical imagery with organic forms to create a sense of displacement. Ernst utilised existing printed materials, such as technical diagrams and architectural illustrations, to construct a scene that defies conventional spatial logic. The juxtaposition of the birds in the foreground against the floating, industrial structures above suggests a dreamlike state, a common objective within the Dadaist approach to art-making.\n\nThe work reflects the artist's interest in the irrational and the subconscious. By recontextualising mundane objects, Ernst invites the viewer to reconsider the relationship between reality and representation. The inclusion of celestial motifs, such as the ringed planet, alongside terrestrial birds, creates a tension between the known world and an imagined, cosmic dimension. The muted colour palette, dominated by sepia tones and greys, reinforces the clinical, almost archival quality of the source material, while the precise placement of each element demonstrates a calculated approach to composition. This piece remains a significant example of how early twentieth-century artists manipulated mass-produced imagery to critique the rationalism of the post-war era. The work does not rely on traditional perspective, instead favouring a flattened, collage-based arrangement that emphasises the artificiality of the image. Through this method, Ernst successfully disrupts the viewer's expectations, offering a glimpse into the fragmented nature of the modern experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/according-to-the-laws-of-chance-jean-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAccording to the Laws of Chance - Jean Arp — Jean Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921171620175,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921173946703,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921173979471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921174012239,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921174045007,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cormorants_Poster_CompositorV1_1781484125256.jpg?v=1781488311"},{"product_id":"dadaville-max-ernst","title":"Dadaville - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA textured, architectural composition by Max Ernst, featuring repetitive vertical forms and earthy tones that bridge the gap between Dada and Surrealism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDadaville, created by Max Ernst between 1923 and 1924, represents a period of transition in the artist's career as he moved from the chaotic, anti-art ethos of Dada toward the dream-like explorations of Surrealism. The work is a construction of vertical, textured forms that resemble weathered timber or industrial debris. These elements are arranged in a rigid, repetitive sequence, creating a sense of architectural enclosure or a barricade. The surface treatment is heavy, employing thick impasto and earthy, oxidised tones that suggest decay and the passage of time.\n\nAbove the vertical structures, a band of pale, scraped paint provides a stark contrast. This upper section introduces a sense of atmosphere, perhaps suggesting a distant horizon or a sky obscured by the dense, physical presence of the foreground elements. The composition avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flattened, frontal arrangement that forces the viewer to confront the materiality of the paint itself. \n\nErnst often utilised techniques such as frottage and grattage to generate textures that bypassed conscious control. In this piece, the tactile quality of the paint mimics the physical world while simultaneously distancing itself from representational accuracy. The title, Dadaville, implies a city or a place constructed from the remnants of the Dada movement. It reflects the artist's interest in creating environments that exist outside of rational logic. By focusing on the physical weight and repetition of the forms, Ernst invites an examination of how objects occupy space and how their meaning shifts when removed from their original context. The work remains a primary example of his ability to transform mundane materials into something evocative and strange, maintaining a balance between the physical reality of the canvas and the psychological space of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/according-to-the-laws-of-chance-jean-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAccording to the Laws of Chance - Jean Arp — Jean Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921172046159,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921174307151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921174339919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921174372687,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921174405455,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dadaville_Poster_CompositorV1_1781484246972.jpg?v=1781488387"},{"product_id":"pieta-revolution-by-night-max-ernst","title":"Pieta (Revolution by Night) - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal Surrealist work by Max Ernst, this 1923 painting subverts traditional religious iconography through dreamlike imagery and an unsettling, ambiguous narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePieta (Revolution by Night), painted in 1923, is a work by the German artist Max Ernst. It occupies a position within the early development of Surrealism, reflecting the movement's interest in the subconscious and the subversion of traditional iconography. The title itself creates a tension between the classical religious subject of the Pieta, which depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ, and the political or psychological implications of a revolution occurring under the cover of darkness.\n\nThe composition features a man in a bowler hat, a recurring figure in Ernst's work, holding a limp, pale figure. The man's expression is stoic, almost detached, while the figure he carries appears lifeless. To the right, a second figure stands in profile, rendered in a linear, sketch-like manner that contrasts with the more solid, modelled forms of the central pair. The setting is ambiguous, suggesting an interior space with a brick wall and a staircase, yet the spatial relationships remain illogical and dreamlike.\n\nErnst employs a muted, earthy palette dominated by browns and ochres, which serves to heighten the impact of the bright red trousers worn by the carried figure. The lighting is artificial and theatrical, casting shadows that do not align with a natural source. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to manipulate familiar visual tropes to create an atmosphere of unease. By placing a classical motif into a modern, urban context, Ernst forces the viewer to reconsider the meaning of the original religious scene. The painting functions as a visual manifestation of the irrational, a core objective of the Surrealist group during this period. It remains a significant example of how Ernst utilised painting to explore the boundaries between reality and the internal world of dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/according-to-the-laws-of-chance-jean-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAccording to the Laws of Chance - Jean Arp — Jean Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921175585103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921177420111,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921177452879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921177485647,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921177518415,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pieta-Revolution-by-Night-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781484485560.jpg?v=1781488713"},{"product_id":"the-antipope-max-ernst","title":"The Antipope - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting Surrealist composition by Max Ernst, featuring fragmented, floating panels set against a dark, atmospheric background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Ernst painted The Antipope during his period of exile in the United States, following his flight from occupied France. The work reflects the displacement and psychological tension of the era. It features a dark, atmospheric background that suggests a desolate, otherworldly environment. Within this space, Ernst places various framed, rectangular segments that appear to float or hover. These segments contain disparate imagery, ranging from rocky, geological formations to fragmented, organic shapes. \n\nThe composition relies on the juxtaposition of these distinct elements, a technique consistent with the artist's interest in collage and the irrational. By isolating these scenes within frames, Ernst creates a sense of fractured reality. The viewer is presented with a series of windows into different, perhaps incompatible, worlds. The colour palette is dominated by deep, moody teals and dark browns, which contrast with the warmer, ochre tones found within the floating panels. \n\nErnst often employed techniques such as frottage and grattage to achieve the textured surfaces seen in the rocky elements of the painting. These methods allowed for a degree of chance in the creative process, aligning with the Surrealist objective of accessing the unconscious mind. The title itself suggests a subversion of authority and order, mirroring the chaotic state of the world at the time of its creation. The painting does not offer a singular narrative, but rather invites the viewer to engage with the ambiguity of its visual components. It remains a representative example of Ernst's ability to construct dreamlike, unsettling spaces that defy conventional logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/according-to-the-laws-of-chance-jean-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAccording to the Laws of Chance - Jean Arp — Jean Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921177354575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921178206543,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921178239311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921178272079,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921178304847,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Antipope_Poster_CompositorV1_1781484612907.jpg?v=1781488901"},{"product_id":"paris-dream-max-ernst","title":"Paris Dream - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1924 Surrealist work by Max Ernst, featuring geometric, grid-like structures beneath a concentric celestial form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParis Dream, painted by Max Ernst in 1924, captures the transition of the artist from his Dadaist roots into the formal development of Surrealism. The composition presents a dreamlike, irrational space where architectural forms merge with celestial phenomena. The lower portion of the canvas features three rounded, mound-like structures composed of a grid of small, multicoloured squares. These blocks suggest a synthetic, almost mechanical construction of urban space, contrasting with the organic, fluid sky above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove these structures, a large, concentric circular motif dominates the upper half of the painting. This geometric element, rendered with precise, thin lines, resembles a sun or a celestial body, yet it lacks the warmth or naturalism associated with such objects. The sky itself is painted in horizontal bands of colour, moving from a pale, neutral tone near the horizon to a clearer blue at the top. This layering creates a sense of atmospheric distance, although the overall effect remains intentionally artificial and detached from reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst utilised his characteristic techniques of juxtaposition to create a sense of unease. By placing the rigid, repetitive grid patterns of the lower structures against the ethereal, circular form in the sky, he forces the viewer to reconcile two disparate visual languages. The painting does not offer a clear narrative, but rather functions as a visual record of an internal state. It reflects the Surrealist interest in the unconscious mind and the ability of art to manifest imagery that exists outside of logical experience. The work remains a significant example of how Ernst manipulated perspective and texture to construct worlds that feel familiar yet entirely alien, inviting the viewer to engage with the ambiguity of the scene without the need for a singular, definitive interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/a-night-at-saint-jean-man-ray\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Night at Saint Jean - Man Ray — Man Ray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58832768106831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58832830398799,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58832830431567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58832830464335,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58832830497103,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Paris-Dream_Poster_CompositorV1_1789929284288.jpg?v=1789930596"},{"product_id":"crucifixion-max-ernst","title":"Crucifixion - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early Expressionist painting by Max Ernst, featuring a distorted, emotive interpretation of the Crucifixion set against a dark, medieval cityscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1913, this early work by Max Ernst reflects the influence of German Expressionism before his later transition into Dada and Surrealism. The composition presents a traditional religious subject through a lens of psychological tension and distorted form. The central figure of Christ is elongated, with muscular definition rendered in harsh, unnatural tones that deviate from conventional depictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, two figures appear in a state of mourning or distress, their postures echoing the angularity of the central cross. The background features a medieval city, its spires and structures rendered with a sense of unease. A red orb, possibly representing a sun or moon, hangs in a dark, turbulent sky, adding to the atmosphere of impending catastrophe. The use of colour is aggressive, with deep reds, blacks, and sickly yellows dominating the palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst employs a heavy, deliberate brushwork that emphasises the emotional weight of the scene. The spatial arrangement is compressed, pushing the figures toward the viewer and creating a sense of claustrophobia. This work demonstrates the artist's early interest in the capacity of art to externalise internal states of mind. By reinterpreting a classic iconographic theme, Ernst moves away from academic realism toward a more subjective, emotive visual language. The painting serves as a record of his formative years in the Rhineland, where he engaged with the works of August Macke and the broader Rhenish Expressionist circle. It remains a stark example of how early twentieth-century artists utilised historical motifs to explore modern anxieties and personal turmoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841001951567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841003622735,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841003655503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841003688271,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841003721039,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Crucifixion_Poster_CompositorV1_1789991191452.jpg?v=1789992123"},{"product_id":"at-the-first-clear-word-max-ernst","title":"At the First Clear Word - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal Surrealist work by Max Ernst, featuring a disembodied hand and insect in a dreamlike, architectural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst painted At the First Clear Word in 1923, a period during which he transitioned from the chaotic energy of Dada into the structured dreamscapes of Surrealism. The composition presents a flat, terracotta-coloured wall punctuated by two rectangular apertures. Through these openings, a clear blue sky is visible, creating a stark contrast with the earthy tones of the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral to the image is a disembodied hand emerging from one of the windows, its fingers delicately manipulating a thin thread that connects to a small, green insect on the left. The insect, resembling a stick insect or mantis, hangs suspended against the wall. Two tall, plant-like forms rise vertically, their leaf structures echoing the shape of the windows. Small, red spherical objects are attached to the threads and the plant stems, adding a sense of artificiality to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst employs a precise, almost clinical technique to render these impossible juxtapositions. The lack of traditional perspective and the smooth, matte application of paint contribute to the uncanny atmosphere. By isolating these objects from their natural context, Ernst invites the viewer to consider the relationship between language, perception, and the subconscious. The work avoids narrative clarity, instead relying on the tension between the organic forms and the rigid, architectural elements. The title itself suggests the moment of articulation or the birth of meaning, yet the visual evidence remains enigmatic. This piece is representative of Ernst's ability to construct worlds that feel familiar in their individual components but alien in their collective arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/a-dew-drop-falling-from-a-birds-wing-wakes-rosalie-who-has-been-asleep-in-the-shadow-of-a-spiders-web-joan-miro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Dew Drop Falling from a Bird's Wing Wakes Rosalie, who Has Been Asleep in the Shadow of a Spider's Web - Joan Miró — Joan Miró\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841023316303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841034752335,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841034785103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841034817871,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841034850639,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/At-the-First-Clear-Word_Poster_CompositorV1_1789991177972.jpg?v=1789992324"},{"product_id":"configuration-no-16-max-ernst","title":"Configuration No. 16 - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist collage by Max Ernst featuring a high-contrast lunar sphere set against a deep blue, textured void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst, a central figure in the development of Surrealism, produced this work during a period of intense experimentation with collage techniques. Configuration No. 16 demonstrates his ability to recontextualise found imagery to create unsettling, dreamlike environments. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: a dark, celestial upper register and a textured, oceanic lower section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper portion features a large, detailed lunar sphere, rendered with high contrast. Within this orb, Ernst places a smaller, grid-like circular element, which disrupts the naturalistic appearance of the moon. This juxtaposition of scientific illustration and abstract form is characteristic of his approach to the uncanny. The lower section consists of a deep blue, patterned field that suggests a sea or a void. A second, smaller grid-sphere sits on the horizon line, while a dark, circular void containing a crescent shape occupies the lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst often utilised the technique of frottage or collage to bypass conscious control, allowing the subconscious to dictate the arrangement of disparate elements. By combining mechanical diagrams with organic textures, he creates a sense of cosmic displacement. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flat, graphic arrangement that emphasises the symbolic nature of the objects. The stark contrast between the white lunar surface and the deep blue and black background creates a sense of isolation. This piece reflects the artist's interest in the intersection of science, mythology, and the irrational. It invites the viewer to consider the relationship between the known physical world and the hidden, psychological dimensions that Ernst sought to map through his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842246775119,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842279936335,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842279969103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842280001871,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842280034639,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Configuration-No_Poster_CompositorV1_1790004546946.jpg?v=1790004917"},{"product_id":"human-form-the-joy-of-life-max-ernst","title":"Human Form (The Joy of Life) - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Surrealist composition by Max Ernst depicting a hybrid figure that merges human, insect, and botanical forms in a dream-like state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst, a central figure in the Surrealist movement, produced this work during a period of intense creative exploration. The image presents a hybrid creature, blending human anatomy with insectoid and botanical features. This fusion of the organic and the uncanny is characteristic of Ernst, who often drew upon his fascination with natural history and the subconscious mind to construct his visual vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure occupies a central position against a textured, earthy background. Its elongated limbs and leaf-like appendages suggest a metamorphosis, a recurring theme in the artist's oeuvre. The creature's posture, with one arm raised, evokes a sense of greeting or ritualistic display. Ernst employs a palette dominated by shades of green and ochre, which reinforces the connection to the natural world while maintaining an unsettling, dream-like quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the artist's interest in surface texture. The application of paint creates a tactile quality that mimics the appearance of weathered stone or bark. By merging the human form with elements of the insect kingdom, Ernst invites the viewer to reconsider the boundaries between species. This piece avoids traditional representation, opting instead for a symbolic construction that reflects the Surrealist interest in the irrational and the transformative power of the imagination. It remains an example of how Ernst utilised visual metaphors to explore the complexities of existence and the fluidity of identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/may-1968-joan-miro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMay 1968 - Joan Miró — Joan Miró\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844527526223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844539421007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844539453775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844539486543,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844539519311,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Human-Form-The-Joy-of-Life-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790029642355.jpg?v=1790030895"},{"product_id":"landscape-with-sun-max-ernst","title":"Landscape with Sun - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early 1909 oil painting by Max Ernst, featuring energetic brushwork and a bold, expressive use of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1909, this early work by Max Ernst predates his involvement with the Dada and Surrealist movements. At this stage in his career, Ernst was heavily influenced by the Post-Impressionist and Expressionist styles prevalent in Germany. The composition displays a clear interest in the emotive power of colour and the physical application of paint, rather than a strict adherence to representational accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canvas is dominated by horizontal bands of colour, which suggest a sky and a horizon line. A bright, circular sun sits near the top, rendered in thick, impasto strokes of yellow. Below this, a band of fiery orange and red cuts across the centre, contrasting with the cooler blues and greens that occupy the lower portion of the frame. The brushwork is energetic and visible, creating a textured surface that captures light and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers a glimpse into the formative years of an artist who would later become known for his experimental techniques and dreamlike imagery. Here, the focus remains on the atmospheric quality of the scene. The application of paint is direct, with little blending, allowing the individual colours to retain their intensity. It is a study in light and mood, reflecting the artist's early engagement with the possibilities of oil paint as a medium for personal expression. The signature and date are visible in the lower right, confirming its origin during his time in Bonn. This print captures the tactile quality of the original oil paint, preserving the heavy brushwork and the raw energy of Ernst's early experimentation with colour theory and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844529557839,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844539748687,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844539781455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844539814223,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58844539846991,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landscape-with-Sun_Poster_CompositorV1_1790029657217.jpg?v=1790031093"},{"product_id":"of-this-men-shall-know-nothing-max-ernst","title":"Of This Men Shall Know Nothing - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal 1923 Surrealist oil painting by Max Ernst, featuring disembodied forms and geometric shapes suspended in a dreamlike, atmospheric void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1923, 'Of This Men Shall Know Nothing' is a representative example of Max Ernst's early involvement with the Surrealist movement. The composition presents a dreamlike, irrational space where disparate elements are suspended in a void. At the top, a pair of disembodied legs arches over a crescent shape, connected by thin lines to the objects below. These lines suggest a mechanical or puppet-like control, a recurring theme in Ernst's work during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the central figure, two conical forms rise from a barren, orange-toned ground. One cone contains a disembodied hand, which appears to be grasping a ring. The entire scene is bathed in a dark, atmospheric gradient that shifts from black at the top to a muted, hazy horizon. The title itself, taken from a line in a poem by Friedrich Nietzsche, adds a layer of cryptic intellectualism to the visual puzzle. Ernst employs a precise, almost academic technique to render these impossible subjects, creating a tension between the clarity of the forms and the absurdity of their arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's interest in the subconscious and the rejection of traditional logic. By isolating objects from their usual contexts, Ernst forces the viewer to confront the image as a collection of signs rather than a coherent narrative. The geometric precision of the circles and cones contrasts with the organic, fleshy rendering of the legs and the hand, further heightening the sense of displacement. It remains a significant piece for those interested in the development of European modernism and the visual language of the early twentieth-century avant-garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/self-portrait-with-cropped-hair-frida-kahlo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait with Cropped Hair - Frida Kahlo — Frida Kahlo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58850908701007,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58850957721935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58850957754703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58850957787471,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58850957820239,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Of-This-Men-Shall-Know-Nothing_Poster_CompositorV1_1791759054515.jpg?v=1791759062"},{"product_id":"sea-and-sun-max-ernst","title":"Sea and Sun - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist composition by Max Ernst, featuring geometric celestial forms and textured, earthy tones created through his unique grattage technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst, a central figure in the development of Dada and Surrealism, produced this work during a period of intense experimentation with texture and automatic techniques. Sea and Sun reflects his interest in the juxtaposition of elemental forms, where the rational world is replaced by a dreamlike, cosmic order. The composition is divided into distinct horizontal zones, separating the celestial from the terrestrial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper portion of the canvas features a pale, luminous orb set against a deep blue field, marked by fine, etched lines that suggest movement or atmospheric disturbance. A small, sharp red diamond shape sits within this sphere, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding muted tones. Below, the earth is rendered in warm, ochre and terracotta hues, textured with horizontal striations that evoke the surface of a desert or a calm, vast expanse. A large, solid black circle dominates the lower section, acting as a gravitational anchor for the entire piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst utilised his signature grattage technique here, scraping paint across the canvas to reveal underlying layers and create the tactile, wood-grain effect visible in the lower half. This process allowed him to bypass conscious control, inviting chance to dictate the final appearance of the surface. The result is a work that feels both ancient and alien, stripped of narrative detail to focus on the interplay of geometry and colour. By reducing the sea and sun to their most basic, symbolic shapes, Ernst invites the viewer to contemplate the relationship between light, shadow, and the physical world. This print captures the precise textures and the subtle shifts in tone that define the original oil painting, making it a suitable addition for those interested in the history of twentieth-century modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859751178575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859789123919,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859789156687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859789189455,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859789222223,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sea-and-Sun_Poster_CompositorV1_1790126399095.jpg?v=1790127693"},{"product_id":"the-arrival-of-travellers-max-ernst","title":"The Arrival of Travellers - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist illustration from the 1922 collaboration between Max Ernst and Paul Éluard, featuring dream-like figures and irrational compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a plate from the 1922 publication, Les Malheurs des immortels (The Misfortunes of the Immortals), a collaborative project between Max Ernst and the poet Paul Éluard. The book consists of a series of collages by Ernst, accompanied by prose poems written by Éluard. These images were created using a technique Ernst developed, which involved cutting out illustrations from nineteenth-century catalogues and scientific manuals, then reassembling them into illogical, dream-like scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this specific composition, two figures occupy a sparse, desert-like space. The figure on the left is a hybrid creature, possessing a fan-like head and a body that bends forward in an unnatural posture. The figure on the right stands upright, wearing a suit, yet its head is replaced by two vertical, hand-like forms. A small, skeletal structure resembling a radio mast or antenna stands in the background, adding to the sense of alienation and technological absurdity common in Ernst's early work. The colour palette is restrained, relying on pale washes of gouache to define the figures against the stark, empty background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst used these collages to disrupt the viewer's perception of reality. By placing familiar objects in unfamiliar, irrational contexts, he invited the audience to question the stability of the physical world. The work reflects the Dadaist roots of the Surrealist movement, where humour, irony, and the rejection of traditional artistic logic were central. The precise, thin lines of the original source material are preserved, creating a sharp contrast with the fluid, hand-painted additions. This piece offers a glimpse into the early development of Surrealist visual language, where the juxtaposition of disparate elements creates a new, unsettling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859788075343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859790598479,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859790631247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859790664015,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58859790696783,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Arrival-of-Travellers_Poster_CompositorV1_1790126399790.jpg?v=1790128074"},{"product_id":"the-kiss-max-ernst","title":"The Kiss - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1927 Surrealist oil painting by Max Ernst, depicting two figures in an abstract, fluid embrace against a bold blue sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst painted The Kiss in 1927, a period during which his work moved towards more fluid, organic forms. This piece captures two figures in an embrace, though their physical boundaries blur into one another. The composition relies on a stark contrast between the warm, earthy tones of the figures and the bright, unmodulated blue of the background. This choice of colour creates a sense of displacement, removing the subjects from any recognisable environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst utilised a technique that allowed for the suggestion of texture and depth within the figures, contrasting with the flat, graphic quality of the sky and ground. The lines defining the bodies are calligraphic and continuous, suggesting a state of flux or transformation. The figures appear to merge, reflecting the Surrealist interest in the subconscious and the dissolution of the self. The singular white cloud in the upper right corner provides a small, quiet detail against the otherwise bold, abstract arrangement of the primary subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a central figure in the Surrealist movement, Ernst often explored themes of desire and metamorphosis. In this work, the act of kissing is rendered not as a realistic depiction, but as a psychological event. The bodies lose their anatomical precision, becoming shapes that interlock and overlap. This approach forces the viewer to interpret the emotional weight of the scene rather than its physical reality. The work remains a clear example of how Ernst manipulated form and colour to evoke states of mind, moving away from traditional representation to create a visual language that feels both alien and intimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862742602063,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862758756687,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862758789455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862758822223,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862758854991,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Kiss_Poster_CompositorV1_1790157291022.jpg?v=1790157649"},{"product_id":"towers-max-ernst-1","title":"Towers - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early modernist work by Max Ernst, featuring geometric architectural forms and a bold, contrasting colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTowers, painted by Max Ernst in 1916, captures the artist during his early period of experimentation. Before his formal association with the Surrealist movement, Ernst engaged with the visual language of Cubism and Futurism. This work demonstrates his interest in the fragmentation of form and the construction of architectural space through geometric planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a series of vertical structures that suggest an industrial or urban environment. Ernst employs a palette dominated by deep blues, ochres, and sharp reds, which create a sense of tension between the foreground elements and the shadowy, receding background. The brickwork textures and angular shapes indicate a preoccupation with the physical reality of construction, yet the arrangement remains non-representational in its logic. The forms appear to stack and interlock, creating a sense of depth that is simultaneously flattened by the bold application of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the influence of Giorgio de Chirico, whose metaphysical paintings often utilised similar architectural motifs to evoke a sense of unease or mystery. Ernst adopts this approach, stripping away human presence to focus on the stark, imposing nature of the structures themselves. The work serves as a record of the artist's transition from traditional painting methods toward the collage-based techniques that would define his later career. By deconstructing the familiar image of a tower, Ernst invites the viewer to consider the relationship between solid matter and the void. The painting remains a clear example of the early twentieth-century European avant-garde, where artists sought to break away from representational norms to explore the psychological potential of abstract form and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862776549711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862785429839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862785462607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862785495375,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862785528143,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Towers_Poster_CompositorV1_1790157283411.jpg?v=1790157776"},{"product_id":"feast-of-the-gods-max-ernst","title":"Feast of the Gods - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1920 oil painting by Max Ernst, featuring geometric abstraction and the surrealist motifs that defined his early career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeast of the Gods, painted by Max Ernst in 1920, represents a period of transition in the artist's career as he moved from the influence of Expressionism toward the formation of the Cologne Dada group. The composition is structured around geometric forms and sharp, angular planes that suggest a mechanical or architectural interpretation of human figures. The palette relies on high-contrast yellows, oranges, and deep blues, which create a sense of artificiality and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst employs a flattened perspective, typical of his early experiments with collage and assemblage techniques translated into paint. The figures appear as hybrid entities, blending organic shapes with rigid, industrial lines. This work reflects the artist's interest in the irrational and the subconscious, themes that would later define his contribution to the Surrealist movement. The central figure, encased in a pyramid of colour, acts as a pivot for the surrounding elements, which seem to float in a non-representational space. By deconstructing the traditional subject of a feast, Ernst removes the narrative comfort of the viewer, replacing it with a visual puzzle that demands careful observation of its formal construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting demonstrates the artist's early mastery of colour theory, using saturated hues to define space rather than traditional chiaroscuro. The absence of a clear horizon line or depth cues forces the eye to move across the surface, engaging with the repetition of triangular motifs and the interplay between light and shadow. This piece remains a significant example of the early twentieth-century avant-garde, capturing the restless energy of the post-war period in Germany. It is a study in the tension between order and chaos, rendered through a precise, almost clinical application of paint that denies the viewer a singular point of focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862829011279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862843101519,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862843134287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862843167055,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862843199823,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Feast-of-the-Gods_Poster_CompositorV1_1790157632123.jpg?v=1790158012"},{"product_id":"the-beautiful-season-max-ernst","title":"The Beautiful Season - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1925 Surrealist oil painting by Max Ernst, featuring a hybrid, mechanical creature rendered in a dreamlike, ambiguous space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beautiful Season, painted in 1925, is a characteristic example of the work Max Ernst produced during the early years of the Surrealist movement. Ernst, a central figure in both Dada and Surrealism, often employed techniques such as frottage and grattage to bypass conscious control, allowing imagery to emerge from the subconscious. In this work, the subject is a hybrid creature, rendered with a combination of mechanical and organic forms that defy biological classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure dominates the composition, set against a flat, atmospheric background that suggests an indeterminate space. The creature possesses features reminiscent of a goat or a similar ungulate, yet its body is constructed from segmented, armour-like plates and fluid, non-representational shapes. The colour palette is dominated by deep blues and greys, punctuated by sharp contrasts of red, white, and green. These hues create a sense of tension between the creature and its environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst frequently explored themes of metamorphosis and the uncanny. By placing this strange, constructed entity in a void, he removes it from any recognisable context, forcing the viewer to engage with the object on its own terms. The legs of the creature appear to dissolve or merge into the ground, further complicating the relationship between the figure and the space it occupies. The small, detached form at the bottom of the frame adds another layer of ambiguity, suggesting a fragmented narrative or a secondary, smaller entity. This painting reflects the artist's interest in the irrational and the dreamlike, qualities that defined his contribution to twentieth-century European art. The work remains a study in the construction of impossible realities, using precise brushwork to depict subjects that exist only within the realm of the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/untitled-surrealist-composition-roberto-matta\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Surrealist Composition) - Roberto Matta — Roberto Matta\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867760398671,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867795525967,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867795558735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867795591503,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867795624271,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Beautiful-Season_Poster_CompositorV1_1790175299039.jpg?v=1790176158"},{"product_id":"untitled-anthropomorphic-figures-max-ernst","title":"Untitled (Anthropomorphic Figures) - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist study by Max Ernst featuring hybrid, bird-like figures rendered in soft pastel on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Max Ernst displays the artist's fascination with hybrid forms and the subconscious. Ernst, a primary figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements, frequently explored the boundaries between human and avian anatomy. In this piece, the figures possess elongated, bird-like features, merging organic human shapes with the sharp, angular profiles of raptors. The composition relies on soft, blended pastel strokes against a textured ground, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that avoids rigid definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures appear to interact in a ritualistic or primal manner. The central form, smaller and more luminous, is cradled or enclosed by the larger, more imposing silhouettes. Ernst uses colour sparingly, applying touches of yellow and red to accentuate the beaks and anatomical curves, while the rest of the palette remains muted. This choice of medium allows for a tactile quality, where the grain of the paper contributes to the overall visual texture of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst often utilised techniques such as frottage or grattage to bypass conscious control, yet this drawing demonstrates a more deliberate, fluid approach to line and form. The lack of a defined background forces the viewer to focus entirely on the relationship between the entities. The ambiguity of the scene is characteristic of his output during the 1920s, a period when he moved away from the chaotic collages of his Dada years toward more fluid, painterly explorations of myth and metamorphosis. By stripping away environmental context, Ernst presents these beings as inhabitants of an internal, psychological space rather than a physical one. The work invites observation of the interplay between the soft, rounded volumes of the bodies and the sharp, predatory lines of the heads, capturing a moment of quiet tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rising-falling-flying-sophie-taeuber-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRising, Falling, Flying - Sophie Taeuber-Arp — Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867781861711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867797623119,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867797655887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867797688655,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867797721423,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Anthropomorphic-Figures-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790175299852.jpg?v=1790176364"},{"product_id":"loplop-introduces-loplop-max-ernst","title":"Loplop Introduces Loplop - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist composition featuring Max Ernst's avian alter ego, Loplop, presenting a framed image within a textured, earthy environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoplop Introduces Loplop is a characteristic work from the Surrealist period of Max Ernst. The figure of Loplop, a recurring avian alter ego for the artist, appears here as a central, bird-like entity. Ernst frequently employed this persona to navigate the boundaries between the creator and the created object. In this composition, the bird-creature presents a framed image, effectively creating a picture-within-a-picture structure that invites the viewer to consider the act of observation itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface treatment displays the experimental techniques Ernst favoured during the 1930s. The application of paint suggests a textured, almost tactile quality, achieved through methods such as frottage or grattage, where the artist scraped or rubbed pigment across the canvas to reveal underlying patterns. These earthy, metallic tones create a somber atmosphere, grounding the fantastical subject matter in a material reality. The figure to the right, rendered with simplified, geometric lines, provides a stark contrast to the organic, textured form of the bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst used the Loplop series to explore themes of identity and the mechanics of artistic display. By positioning the bird as a curator or presenter of its own work, Ernst disrupts traditional modes of viewing art. The work does not offer a clear narrative, but rather functions as a visual puzzle. It reflects the broader Surrealist interest in the unconscious mind and the juxtaposition of disparate elements to provoke a psychological response. The composition remains balanced despite the oddity of the subject, with the central frame acting as an anchor for the eye amidst the surrounding textured forms. This piece remains a primary example of how Ernst integrated his personal mythology into the formal concerns of modern painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-suicide-of-dorothy-hale-frida-kahlo-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Suicide of Dorothy Hale - Frida Kahlo — Frida Kahlo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/winter-criminal-term-conroy-maddox\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWinter Criminal Term - Conroy Maddox — Conroy Maddox\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867789201743,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867798278479,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867798311247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867798344015,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867798376783,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Loplop-Introduces-Loplop_Poster_CompositorV1_1790175546684.jpg?v=1790176454"},{"product_id":"the-world-map-makes-a-mockery-max-ernst","title":"The World Map Makes a Mockery - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist etching by Surrealist artist Max Ernst, featuring his iconic bird persona, Loplop, alongside geometric, mechanical forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst, a central figure in the development of Surrealism, produced this etching and aquatint in 1972. The composition features his recurring avian motif, Loplop, a persona the artist adopted to navigate his own subconscious and creative output. The work displays a minimalist approach to form, utilising clean, thin lines to delineate the bird-like figures against a sparse, white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst often employed such imagery to disrupt conventional perceptions of reality. The inclusion of a mechanical, gear-like circular element introduces a sense of industrial alienation, a common theme in his later graphic works. The contrast between the organic, simplified shapes of the birds and the precise, geometric nature of the circular form creates a visual tension. The use of colour is restrained, limited to primary tones that draw the eye to specific details, such as the eyes of the birds and the central red dot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the artist's interest in the intersection of biology and machinery. By stripping away complex detail, Ernst forces the viewer to engage with the symbolic weight of the individual components. The work does not rely on traditional perspective or depth, opting instead for a flat, graphic arrangement that prioritises clarity and iconographic impact. As a late-career piece, it demonstrates his ability to distil complex psychological themes into accessible, yet enigmatic, visual language. The print is a characteristic example of his printmaking practice, where he combined traditional techniques with his signature surrealist vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/untitled-composition-arshile-gorky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Composition) - Arshile Gorky — Arshile Gorky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870188704079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870403170639,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870403203407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870403236175,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870403268943,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-World-Map-Makes-a-Mockery_Poster_CompositorV1_1790199774886.jpg?v=1790201080"},{"product_id":"the-blue-forest-max-ernst","title":"The Blue Forest - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist exploration of texture and form, this work by Max Ernst uses the grattage technique to transform vertical pillars into an enigmatic, dreamlike forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst produced a series of forest paintings during the late 1920s, a period when he experimented with the technique of grattage. This method involved scraping layers of wet paint from the canvas to reveal textures beneath, often using objects like wire mesh or wood grain as stencils. In The Blue Forest, the vertical forms resemble tree trunks, yet their surface appearance mimics the organic patterns of timber. The result is a visual ambiguity where the natural world is rendered through mechanical and manual intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on a stark verticality. The trunks occupy the majority of the picture plane, creating a sense of enclosure. Ernst uses a restricted palette of cool blues, greys, and earthy tones to suggest a quiet, perhaps alien, environment. The background is punctuated by small, repetitive circular marks, which provide a rhythmic contrast to the dominant linear grain of the trees. These patterns, reminiscent of cellular structures or distant foliage, add a layer of mystery to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst was associated with the Dada movement before becoming a central figure in Surrealism. His work often explored the intersection of the subconscious and the physical world. By transforming the representation of a forest into a series of textured, abstract pillars, he invites the viewer to reconsider the relationship between perception and reality. The painting does not aim to depict a specific location, but rather to evoke a psychological state. The use of grattage allows for a degree of chance in the final image, reflecting the Surrealist interest in automatic processes and the removal of the artist's conscious control. This piece remains a clear example of his technical innovation and his ability to create dreamlike, atmospheric spaces through unconventional application of paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/untitled-composition-arshile-gorky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Composition) - Arshile Gorky — Arshile Gorky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870506881359,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870783738191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870783770959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870783803727,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870783836495,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Blue-Forest_Poster_CompositorV1_1790199766080.jpg?v=1790202836"},{"product_id":"seascape-max-ernst-1","title":"Seascape - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1927 Surrealist painting by Max Ernst, featuring a metallic vessel in a barren, dreamlike desert landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst painted Seascape in 1927, a period when his work moved toward the exploration of dreamlike, irrational spaces. The composition presents a desert-like expanse, rendered in shades of ochre and pale yellow, which contrasts with a pale, atmospheric sky. In the foreground, a large, metallic vessel sits upon a wooden platform. This object, which resembles a tureen or a heavy ceramic pot, occupies the space with a sense of physical weight that defies the surrounding emptiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, a reclining figure is partially visible, their form integrated into the structure of the platform. A small, translucent, fountain-like object sits to the left, connected by thin lines that stretch across the scene, suggesting a mechanical or electrical link between disparate elements. The horizon is marked by a distant, dark protrusion, adding to the sense of isolation. Ernst employs a precise, almost academic technique to depict these impossible subjects, a method that heightens the sense of unease. The juxtaposition of the domestic vessel with the vast, barren terrain is characteristic of his approach to visual displacement. By removing objects from their expected context, he forces the viewer to reconsider their relationship to the physical world. The work avoids traditional narrative, instead offering a series of visual cues that remain open to interpretation. This piece reflects the artist's interest in the subconscious, where logic is suspended and the familiar becomes strange. The clear, hard-edged rendering of the objects against the soft, hazy background creates a tension that is central to the visual experience of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-nightingales-song-at-midnight-and-the-morning-rain-joan-miro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Nightingale's Song at Midnight and the Morning Rain - Joan Miró — Joan Miró\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870572253519,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870788129103,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870788161871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870788194639,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870788227407,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Seascape_Poster_CompositorV1_1790199856400.jpg?v=1790203462"},{"product_id":"33-little-girls-chasing-butterflies-max-ernst","title":"33 Little Girls Chasing Butterflies - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1958 oil painting by Max Ernst, featuring a dense, shimmering field of fragmented brushstrokes that evoke the movement of light and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst created 33 Little Girls Chasing Butterflies in 1958, a period during which his work moved towards a more abstract, textural exploration of light and form. The composition is defined by a dense accumulation of small, fragmented brushstrokes that create a shimmering, kaleidoscopic effect across the canvas. Rather than depicting the figures in a literal sense, Ernst uses colour and light to suggest the frenetic energy of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is dominated by a central burst of golden yellow and white, which radiates outward into cooler tones of blue, grey, and violet at the edges. This play of light mimics the ephemeral nature of butterflies in flight, with the small, square-like marks of paint acting as individual units of colour that coalesce into a larger, unified field. The technique reflects the artist's interest in the physical properties of paint and the way it can be manipulated to evoke atmospheric conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst, a central figure in the Surrealist movement, often employed techniques such as frottage and grattage to introduce chance into his creative process. In this work, the application of paint suggests a systematic yet spontaneous approach, where the repetition of small marks builds a sense of depth and motion. The title provides a narrative anchor for an otherwise non-representational image, inviting the viewer to interpret the chaotic, light-filled space as a scene of childhood activity. The work remains a fine example of the artist's later career, where he moved away from the dream-like iconography of his earlier Surrealist paintings towards a more painterly, abstract language that prioritised the sensory experience of the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/untitled-composition-arshile-gorky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Composition) - Arshile Gorky — Arshile Gorky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873920454991,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873990971727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873991004495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873991037263,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873991070031,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/33-Little-Girls-Chasing-Butterflies_Poster_CompositorV1_1790251313371.jpg?v=1790252402"},{"product_id":"fishbone-forest-max-ernst","title":"Fishbone Forest - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1927 Surrealist work by Max Ernst, featuring his signature grattage technique to create a textured, dreamlike forest scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFishbone Forest, painted in 1927, represents a period in the career of Max Ernst where he experimented with the technique of grattage. This method involved scraping layers of wet paint from the canvas to reveal textures underneath, often using objects like floorboards or wire mesh to create the patterns seen in the dense, dark vertical forms of this work. The result is a forest that appears both organic and mechanical, resembling the skeletal structure of fish or the rigid lines of industrial machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into distinct zones. A bright, horizontal sky of orange and yellow dominates the upper portion, punctuated by a dark, circular sun or moon. Below, the forest occupies the middle ground, rendered in deep browns and blacks with a repetitive, rhythmic texture. In the foreground, a strip of green provides a base for several white, shell-like or stone-like forms that sit in contrast to the dark verticality of the trees. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flattened, dreamlike space that characterises much of the Surrealist output of the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst was a central figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements, consistently exploring the intersection of the subconscious and the physical world. His use of texture here serves to remove the hand of the artist from the final image, allowing chance and material properties to dictate the visual outcome. The forest is not a literal representation of nature but a psychological construct, inviting the viewer to interpret the relationship between the stark, alien sky and the textured, impenetrable barrier of the trees. This piece remains a clear example of how Ernst utilised technical innovation to push the boundaries of representational painting, creating imagery that feels simultaneously ancient and futuristic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/untitled-composition-arshile-gorky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Composition) - Arshile Gorky — Arshile Gorky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873952043343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873992347983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873992380751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873992413519,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873992446287,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fishbone-Forest_Poster_CompositorV1_1790251328024.jpg?v=1790252598"},{"product_id":"a-maiden-a-widow-and-a-wife-max-ernst","title":"A Maiden, a Widow and a Wife - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1951 abstract oil painting by Max Ernst, featuring biomorphic forms and textured surfaces against a divided blue and green background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in 1951, A Maiden, a Widow and a Wife is a characteristic example of Max Ernst's post-war period. During this time, Ernst moved away from the explicit dream-logic of his earlier Dada and Surrealist works, opting instead for a more abstract, biomorphic visual language. The composition features floating, amoebic forms suspended against a divided background of deep forest green and a striking, saturated blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting avoids literal representation, choosing to evoke psychological states through colour and texture. The upper section contains organic shapes with layered, earthy tones, while the lower portion is dominated by a singular, textured mass that appears to float upon the blue field. Ernst employed techniques such as grattage and decalcomania to achieve these varied surfaces, creating a sense of geological or biological growth. The contrast between the smooth, flat colour fields and the rough, impasto-like central element creates a tension that is typical of his later practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst, a central figure in the development of 20th-century European art, often used titles to suggest narrative possibilities, yet the work itself remains resistant to fixed interpretation. The title invites the viewer to project human archetypes onto the abstract forms, though the visual evidence remains ambiguous. This piece demonstrates his interest in the intersection of the natural world and the subconscious mind, presented here through a refined, non-representational lens. The work is a study in balance, where the weight of the central form is countered by the lighter, suspended elements above. It reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of material and form, stripped of the overt symbolism that defined his earlier career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/untitled-composition-arshile-gorky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Composition) - Arshile Gorky — Arshile Gorky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873988710735,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874020036943,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874020069711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874020102479,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874020135247,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Maiden-a-Widow-and-a-Wife_Poster_CompositorV1_1790251310397.jpg?v=1790253178"},{"product_id":"ubu-imperator-max-ernst-1","title":"Ubu Imperator - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1923 Surrealist oil painting by Max Ernst, featuring a grotesque, spinning-top figure that satirises authoritarian power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst painted Ubu Imperator in 1923, a period during which he was transitioning from the Dada movement toward the formal establishment of Surrealism. The work depicts a bizarre, anthropomorphic figure that resembles a spinning top, constructed from architectural elements. This central character is a direct reference to Alfred Jarry's character Père Ubu, a symbol of grotesque authority and absurdity. The figure is balanced precariously on a single point in a barren, desolate space, suggesting a state of unstable power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting employs a juxtaposition of disparate elements, a common technique in Ernst's practice. The rigid, tower-like body of the figure contrasts with the organic, flowing green fabric draped over its side and the human-like hands raised in a theatrical gesture. The background is a flat, expansive plain under a simple sky, which removes the subject from any recognisable context. This lack of spatial depth forces the viewer to focus on the mechanical and nonsensical nature of the central form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst used this imagery to mock the pomposity of political and military leaders. By reducing a figure of authority to a spinning toy, he subverts the traditional portraiture of power. The shadow cast on the ground provides a sense of physical presence, yet the figure itself remains an impossible construction. The palette is dominated by earthy tones and a deep, saturated red, which draws the eye immediately to the central form. This work remains a clear example of how Ernst utilised dream-like imagery to critique the social and political structures of his time. It is a study in the irrational, capturing the anxiety and disillusionment prevalent in the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-nightingales-song-at-midnight-and-the-morning-rain-joan-miro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Nightingale's Song at Midnight and the Morning Rain - Joan Miró — Joan Miró\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876280373583,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876327264591,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876327297359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876327330127,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876327362895,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ubu-Imperator_Poster_CompositorV1_1790281333318.jpg?v=1790281982"},{"product_id":"katharina-ondulata-max-ernst","title":"Katharina Ondulata - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1920 Dada work by Max Ernst, featuring a geometric, mechanical structure set against an ambiguous, textured background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatharina Ondulata, painted by Max Ernst in 1920, represents a period of experimentation within the Cologne Dada movement. The composition features a central, mechanical-like structure constructed from geometric patterns and rigid forms. This central figure stands against a backdrop that suggests a horizon line, yet the spatial logic remains intentionally disjointed. Ernst employs a combination of precise, linear drafting and textured, painterly surfaces to create a sense of ambiguity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left of the central form, a swirling, circular motif incorporates a gear-like element, suggesting the influence of industrial imagery common in early twentieth-century avant-garde art. The colour palette relies on muted earth tones, punctuated by specific areas of blue and red, which draw the eye across the canvas. The background is treated with a stippled effect, adding a layer of visual noise that contrasts with the sharp edges of the primary subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst often utilised collage techniques to inform his painting, and this work reflects that methodology through its assembly of disparate, non-naturalistic elements. The title itself adds another layer of enigma, typical of the artist's interest in linguistic play and the subversion of traditional meaning. By placing these mechanical and abstract shapes within a pseudo-representational space, Ernst invites the viewer to consider the relationship between the machine age and the irrationality of the human psyche. The work remains a clear example of the artist's transition from the chaotic energy of Dada toward the more structured, dream-like imagery that would define his later career in Surrealism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/dance-jean-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDance - Jean Arp — Jean Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876290367823,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876327756111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876327788879,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Katharina-Ondulata_Poster_CompositorV1_1790281352312.jpg?v=1790282136"},{"product_id":"fruit-of-a-long-experience-max-ernst","title":"Fruit of a Long Experience - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal Dadaist assemblage by Max Ernst, featuring a collection of found wooden and metal objects arranged to challenge traditional artistic boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit of a Long Experience, created in 1919, represents a significant moment in the early development of Dadaist assemblage. Max Ernst, a central figure in the movement, utilised found objects to construct this relief, moving away from traditional painting techniques. The work consists of various wooden components, metal elements, and painted surfaces, arranged in a manner that defies conventional spatial logic. By incorporating industrial scraps and discarded materials, Ernst questioned the status of the art object and the role of the artist as a creator of unique, hand-crafted beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a vertical wooden strip with circular cut-outs, reminiscent of a mechanical part or a measuring tool. Other geometric shapes, including cylinders and angular blocks, are attached to the panel, creating a sense of shallow depth. Ernst painted delicate, star-like constellations onto the background, which contrast with the heavy, physical presence of the wooden elements. This juxtaposition of the celestial and the mechanical is a recurring theme in his work, reflecting the anxieties and technological shifts of the post-First World War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece demonstrates the Dadaist interest in chance, absurdity, and the recontextualisation of everyday items. Rather than seeking to represent a recognisable subject, the work functions as a collection of disparate parts that invite the viewer to consider the relationship between form and function. The muted colour palette, dominated by earthy greens and warm wood tones, anchors the composition, while the inclusion of electrical components, such as the small terminal block at the bottom, adds a layer of literal, functional reality to the abstract arrangement. It remains a clear example of how Ernst used physical construction to challenge the boundaries of fine art, prioritising conceptual engagement over traditional aesthetic harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/dance-jean-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDance - Jean Arp — Jean Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876311077199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876339388751,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876339421519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876339454287,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876339487055,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fruit-of-a-Long-Experience_Poster_CompositorV1_1790281317184.jpg?v=1790282312"},{"product_id":"gala-eluard-max-ernst","title":"Gala Éluard - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist portrait by Max Ernst, focusing on the piercing gaze of Gala Éluard against an enigmatic, dreamlike background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ernst painted this portrait of Gala Éluard in 1924, during the early years of the Surrealist movement. The composition focuses on the eyes of the subject, who was a central figure in the Parisian avant-garde circles and later the wife of Salvador Dalí. Ernst employs a characteristic Surrealist technique, juxtaposing realistic anatomical detail with dreamlike, irrational elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper portion of the canvas features a pale, textured yellow field populated by three floating, circular forms that resemble microscopic organisms or celestial bodies. Below this, a dark, rolled-up strip of material obscures the forehead of the subject, creating a sense of mystery and partial concealment. The eyes themselves are rendered with precision, displaying a steady, piercing gaze that contrasts with the abstract environment above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst was known for his interest in the unconscious mind and the use of unexpected imagery to provoke psychological responses. By isolating the eyes, he forces the viewer to engage directly with the subject, while the surrounding elements suggest a reality governed by the logic of dreams rather than physical laws. This work reflects the experimental nature of the Surrealist group, which sought to liberate the imagination from the constraints of rational thought. The muted colour palette, dominated by ochre, cream, and dark brown tones, adds to the enigmatic quality of the piece. It is a clear example of how Ernst manipulated traditional portraiture to explore themes of perception and identity, moving away from literal representation towards a more subjective, internalised vision of his subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/extinction-of-useless-lights-remedios-varo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eExtinction of Useless Lights - Remedios Varo — Remedios Varo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876331917647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876340404559,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876340437327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876340470095,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876340502863,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gala-luard_Poster_CompositorV1_1790281639481.jpg?v=1790282587"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/max-ernst.oembed?page=2","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}