The artwork titled “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” was created by Max Ernst in 1934 in Paris, France. This piece is a part of the surrealism art movement and is rendered in the medium of collage on paper. Measuring 18 x 13 cm, it falls within the genre of illustration and is included in the series “A Week of Kindness”. The artwork is currently housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, located in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork presents a surreal and enigmatic scene. Depicted in black and white, it portrays a room filled with several figures engaged in various activities. To the left, a woman kneels on the ground, seemingly in a state of distress or prayer. Nearby, a small, dragon-like creature stands on the floor, adding a fantastical element to the somber atmosphere. To the right, three men, attired in formal clothing, are depicted in motion, with one visibly bowing or stooping. In the background, a picture frame on the wall shows a man leaning forward with his head resting on his arms, contributing to the overall sense of melancholy and surrealism within the scene. The detailed texture and shading in the collage create a striking contrast between the fantastical elements and the realistic figures, embodying the essence of the surrealist movement.
