The artwork titled “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” was created by Max Ernst in 1934 in Paris, France. This collaged piece, made with paper, belongs to the Surrealism art movement and forms part of the series “A Week of Kindness.” The dimensions of the artwork are 18 x 13 cm, and it currently resides in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
In the artwork, a scene unfolds in a finely decorated room, characterized by intricate details in the furniture and the decor. On the left, a woman clad in period attire kneels on the floor, her posture suggesting sadness or introspection. To the right, several men in formal attire are gathered, some appearing to be in conversation or departing the room. Dominating the background, a painting within the artwork showcases a man in emotional distress, his head resting on his arms, seemingly disconnected from the scene in the room. Adding to the enigmatic ambiance, small fantastical creatures are dispersed across the floor near the kneeling woman, embodying the surrealistic essence characteristic of Max Ernst’s works.
