The artwork titled “Illustration to ‘A Week of Kindness'” by Max Ernst, created in 1934 in Paris, France, is a collage made of paper and belongs to the Surrealism movement. The dimensions are 18 x 13 cm, and it is classified under the genre of illustration. This particular piece is part of the series “A Week of Kindness” and is currently housed at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
In the artwork, a surreal and enigmatic scene is depicted. At the center, a man in traditional clothing stands with his back to the viewer, appearing to be engaged in an activity at a table or mantel. To his right, a kneeling woman dressed in a Victorian gown interacts with two peculiar and fantastical creatures resembling small dragons. In the background, two men in suits appear to be conversing or examining something off-frame. Notably, a portrait on the wall captures a person resting their head on folded arms, adding to the mysterious and contemplative atmosphere of the scene. The overall composition evokes a sense of otherworldliness and introspection, characteristic of the surrealist style.
