Photolithograph after a collage on wove paper
France, 1972
Max Ernst (1891 – 1976) – German painter, graphic artist and sculptor
Signed lower right in pencil ‘max ernst’
Numbered lower left in pencil ‘45/99’
Published by Alphonse Chaves, Vence
Printed by Pierre Chaves, Vence
Catalog raisonné: Spies/Leppien A 39
In black wooden frame
Image dimensions: 75.9 x 53.8 cm
Provenance: Gallery Brusberg; Private collection, Germany
Good condition
Typical work by the Franco-German artist Max Ernst; early, signed lithographs fetch up to €13.200 at international auctions

This photolithograph originated in 1972 after a collage that Max Ernst created in the same year as a hommage to the French writers and artists of the Dada movement, Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes. It was published by the Gallery Alphonse Chave in the French town of Vence in an edition of 99 + XXX e.a. copies.

The photolithograph is signed lower right in pencil ‘max ernst’ and numbered lower left ‘45/99’. The sheet is overall minor and partially somewhat stronger darkened and hinged to a mat at the reverse upper corners. The condition overall is good. The frame is in good condition too with only minor signs of wear. The sheet-sized image measures 75.9 x 53.8 cm. The framed dimensions are 89.5 x 69.5 cm.

Max Ernst (1891–1976)

The German painter, graphic artist and sculptor Max Ernst studied philosophy, psychology and art history at the University of Bonn. As part of his studies, he worked on the art of mentally ill and often visited museums as a sideline. Only through friendship with August Macke and his encouragement Ernst decided in 1912 to devote himself autodidactic entirely to painting. With Johnannes Baargeld and Hans Arp he co-founded the DADA Group in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Paris, where he joined the Surrealist circle and became one of its most important members. During the Second World War, he fled in 1941 into exile in America. In 1953 Max Ernst went back to France and became a French citizen. Max Ernst is known for his surreal, fantastic images with enigmatic beings. (fea)

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