The artwork, “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” by Max Ernst, was created in 1934 in Paris, France. It is part of the Surrealism art movement and utilizes collage on paper as its medium. The artwork, which is a part of the series “A Week of Kindness,” measures 18 by 13 cm and falls under the genre of illustration. Presently, it is housed at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork depicts a scene within a room containing several figures. In the foreground, a woman is kneeling on the floor, interacting with partially scaled creatures that exhibit dragon-like features. There are three male figures in the background, each with varied expressions and actions, one of whom appears to be bent over, facing away from the observer. The room is furnished with ornate chairs and a mantelpiece, suggesting a domestic setting. A notable surreal element within the artwork is a framed picture on the wall, showing a man in a contemplative or sorrowful pose. The use of surreal elements, typical of Max Ernst’s style, blends with the formal realism of the setting, creating an enigmatic and thought-provoking composition.
