The artwork, titled “After my sleeping” and created by Max Ernst in 1958 in Paris, France, belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is classified as a symbolic painting.
In the artwork, an intriguing array of symbolic imagery is evident, highlighted by a strikingly dark, almost ethereal background. A geometric figure, predominantly featuring a pentagonal shape, dominates the lower portion of the canvas, rendered in a pale hue with subtle, yet intricate, linear details. Above and contrasting this geometric shape is a more abstract and expansive form, suggestive of a bird in flight, casting an enigmatic silhouette against the darker upper section. Accompanied by a luminous, shell-like form, the bird shape adds to the dreamlike and surreal quality pervasive throughout the composition. The artwork conjures a sense of mystery, encouraging viewers to delve into the subconscious symbolism that characterizes Surrealist art.
