Max Ernst’s artwork titled “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” was created in 1934 in Paris, France. This piece, measuring 18 x 13 cm, is a collage on paper and serves as part of the Surrealist art movement. The artwork belongs to a series named “A Week of Kindness” and is housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork depicts a surreal and enigmatic scene in which multiple figures are engaged in various activities within an ornately furnished room. On the left side, a kneeling woman interacts with a small dragon-like creature. A man, standing in the center with his back turned, seems to be focused on something out of frame. Another man, to his right, is seen adjusting his clothing. In the background, a painting of a sorrowful figure bowing down is prominently displayed on the wall. The intricate details and unusual juxtapositions in this surreal collage evoke a sense of mystery and invite contemplation on the deeper meanings behind the depicted actions and interactions.
