The artwork, titled “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” by Max Ernst, was created in 1934 in Paris, France. This collage, made on paper, is part of the Surrealism art movement and belongs to the “A Week of Kindness” series. It measures 18 x 13 cm and falls under the genre of illustration. Presently, it is housed at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork depicts an enigmatic and surreal scene rendered through the medium of collage. At the foreground, a woman is kneeling while a small dragon-like creature appears to be situated beside her, creating an uncanny atmosphere. A man stands prominently, turned away from the viewer, and two other men are engaged at the back, seemingly preoccupied with their own affairs. Adding to the surreal effect, a framed image of a man resting his head on his arms is hung on the wall, merging different dimensions of reality. The intricate details and juxtaposition of disparate elements epitomize the surrealist essence, eliciting a sense of wonder and introspection.
