Family Excursions

Family Excursions by Max Ernst
Artist
Max Ernst
Date
c.1919 ; Cologne \/ Cöln \/ Köln , Germany
Style
Surrealism
Genre
Genre painting
"Family Excursions" is a thought-provoking genre painting that captures a domestic scene infused with subtle social commentary. Executed on canvas using oil paints, the work exemplifies artistic techniques aligned with Surrealism by blending realistic details with dream-like elements. Created during a period when some members of higher German nobility joined the Nazi Party, the painting subtly reflects societal tensions and elite ambitions of the era, adding layers of historical context to its vivid depiction of family life.

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