The artwork titled “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” was created by Max Ernst in 1934 in Paris, France. Utilizing the medium of collage and paper, this piece belongs to the Surrealism art movement. It measures 18 x 13 cm and is categorized as an illustration. This artwork is part of the series “A Week of Kindness” and is currently located at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
In the artwork, a fantastical scene unfolds in a detailed interior setting, reminiscent of 19th-century engravings. Various figures populate the piece, each engaged in mysterious activities. A woman kneels on the floor, appearing to interact with small, dragon-like creatures. Meanwhile, a man stands with his back turned to the viewer, his head bowed, possibly in contemplation or distress. In the background, other male figures dressed in period clothing seem engaged in an indistinct activity. A noteworthy element is a large framed picture hanging on the wall to the left, depicting a man in a posture of sorrow or deep thought. The overall composition evokes a surreal and enigmatic atmosphere, typical of Ernst’s inventive and surrealist imagery.
