“Illustration to “A Week of Kindness”” is a collage on paper created by the renowned Surrealist artist Max Ernst in 1934 in Paris, France. Measuring 18 x 13 cm, this artwork belongs to the Surrealism movement and is part of the “A Week of Kindness” series. Presently, it is housed at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork depicts a surreal and somewhat unsettling scene, characteristic of Ernst’s style. The setting appears to be a domestic interior, with a woman in period attire kneeling, possibly in distress, while bizarrely proportioned figures surround her in various poses. To the left, a fantastical creature resembling a dragon interjects an element of the fantastical into the otherwise realistic scene. On the wall, a framed picture of a man in a sorrowful pose adds another layer of complexity, enhancing the surreal nature of the composition. The intricate detailing and peculiar juxtapositions convey a dreamlike and enigmatic atmosphere, inviting viewers to delve into the subconscious themes inherent in Surrealist art.
