“**Cocktail Drinker,**” executed in 1945 by the artist Max Ernst, is an oil painting on canvas that adheres to the principles of the Surrealism movement. This genre painting, created in the United States, measures 116 by 72.5 cm and is housed in the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The artwork features a complex composition that exudes the enigmatic qualities characteristic of Surrealism. The painting displays an abstract figure engaged in what appears to be the act of drinking. Ernst employs an array of geometric shapes, creating a fragmented yet coherent form that distorts and reconfigures the conventional human profile. The color palette predominantly incorporates muted tones, interspersed with more vivid hues, contributing to the painting’s dreamlike and otherworldly atmosphere. The intricate layering and overlapping of shapes suggest a depth of space and complexity of thought, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the psychological landscape crafted by the artist.
