The Word (Woman Bird)
- Artist
- Max Ernst
- Date
- 1921 ; Cologne \/ Cöln \/ Köln , Germany
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
"The Word (Woman Bird)" is a compelling symbolic painting that combines elements of collage and gouache on paper. The artwork reflects the avant-garde spirit of the Cabaret Voltaire, birthplace of the Dada movement. Inspired by Surrealism, it portrays a woman bird intertwined with letters and symbols, evoking a sense of mysticism and political commentary. The use of gouache enhances the vividness, making the piece an evocative fusion of abstract and representational forms rooted in Zurich’s revolutionary art scene.
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