“Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” is a surrealist collage created by Max Ernst in 1934 in Paris, France. The work, part of the series “A Week of Kindness,” employs the medium of collage on paper and measures 18 by 13 cm. The genre of the artwork is an illustration, and it is currently housed at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork displays a complex scene set within an indoor environment. A woman, depicted kneeling on the floor, appears alongside various other figures engaged in ambiguous actions. A notable and surreal element within the artwork is the small dragon-like creature near the woman. Additionally, a large framed picture on the wall shows a seated man resting his head on his hands, further enhancing the enigmatic and contemplative nature of the piece. The intricate details, combined with the surreal depictions, manifest Ernst’s unique approach to the surrealist movement, invoking a dream-like atmosphere and inciting curiosity.
