“Child, Horse, Flower and Snake,” a painting by Max Ernst, dating back to 1927, is an evocative representation in the Surrealism movement. Created using oil on canvas, the artwork spans dimensions of 71.5 by 82 cm. It is classified within the abstract genre and is housed at the Daniel Malingue Gallery in Paris, France.
The artwork’s composition features a bizarre yet captivating scene set against a muted horizon. The depiction includes an amalgamation of forms resembling a child, a horse, a flower, and a snake, entwined in a surreal dance. The horse-like figure arches over the central form with sinewy limbs, while the snake weaves through at the lower segment. The colors are vivid, with a peculiar texture that enhances the surreal quality of the painting. The background’s simplicity contrasts sharply with the complex, fantastical figures, reinforcing the dreamlike and abstract nature characteristic of Ernst’s work within the Surrealist canon.
