The artwork titled “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” by Max Ernst, created in 1934 in Paris, France, is a collage on paper that belongs to the Surrealism movement. Measuring 18 by 13 cm, this illustrative piece is part of the “A Week of Kindness” series and is currently housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
The scene depicted in the artwork presents a surreal and somewhat eerie setting. It shows a few figures in what appears to be an interior space characterized by ornate furnishings and elaborate detailing. One of the central figures, dressed in a long garment, seems to be in a moment of deep contemplation or despair, with his head rested heavily upon his hands. Another figure, a woman, kneels on the ground, her posture suggestive of sadness or grief. In the foreground, a miniature dragon-like creature adds a fantastical and surreal element to the composition, aligning it with the Surrealism art movement. The background shows additional figures who appear to be engaged in their own interactions, further enhancing the complex and multi-layered narrative that is emblematic of Max Ernst’s surrealist collage work.
