The artwork, titled “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness,'” was created by Max Ernst in 1934 in Paris, France. This piece is part of the art movement known as Surrealism and is crafted using collage on paper. It measures 18 x 13 cm and falls under the genre of illustration. The artwork is part of a series named “A Week of Kindness” and is currently housed at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork presents a surreal and evocative scene typical of Ernst’s collage technique. It depicts a kneeling woman and three men within an interior setting. The woman appears to be interacting with a small, fantastical creature resembling a dragon, which starkly contrasts with the otherwise traditional and somber atmosphere of the room. The men, engrossed in various actions, add to the enigmatic quality of the scene. On the wall, a prominently displayed picture of an individual with head in hands adds an element of introspection. The juxtaposition of these bizarre and out-of-context elements creates a surreal narrative, inviting viewers to question and ponder the underlying themes and stories.
