The Entire City

The Entire City by Max Ernst
Artist
Max Ernst
Date
1935 - 1936 ; Paris , France
Style
Surrealism
Genre
Cityscape
Location
Kunsthaus Zürich
"The Entire City" by Max Ernst is a captivating cityscape painted with his signature experimental style. Using Oil on canvas, Ernst employs unconventional techniques such as frottage and grattage to create textured, layered imagery that evokes a dreamlike Surrealism atmosphere. The painting reflects Ernst's experiences with trauma and his critique of modern society, blending abstraction with detailed urban elements. As a pioneering surrealist artist, Ernst's approach transforms a cityscape into an imaginative, almost subconscious realm, emphasizing his innovative methods and artistic vision.

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