{"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=\"\/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=\"\/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","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/sea-and-sun-max-ernst","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}