The artwork “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” is a collage created by Max Ernst in 1934 in Paris, France. The medium used for this piece is paper, and it measures 18 x 13 cm. It belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is classified under the illustration genre. This artwork is part of a series titled “A Week of Kindness” and is currently housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, located in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork portrays a scene typical of Ernst’s surrealist style, with an unusual combination of elements. A woman kneels on the floor in a formal Victorian setting, while a small winged dragon-like creature and interesting shadow figures appear nearby. The background has a painting within the artwork that depicts a seated man with his head bowed as if in despair. The scene also includes men in formal attire, adding an enigmatic narrative to the piece. The collage juxtaposes the ordinary with the fantastical, creating a visually intriguing and thought-provoking composition.
