“Gypsy Rose Lee” is a notable artwork by Max Ernst, completed in 1943 in the United States. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece embodies the Surrealist art movement and measures 45.4 x 60.3 cm. It falls within the landscape genre and is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, Max Ernst’s surrealist vision is evident through the fantastical and dream-like scenery. The composition features a rich, vibrant tapestry of foliage and organic shapes, with towering formations resembling foliage or mountain ranges. These elements are intricately detailed and bathed in a spectrum of greens, yellows, and subdued hues, creating a harmonious yet otherworldly landscape. Surrealist motifs permeate the scene, characters and forms emerging from the greenery, blending seamlessly with the natural elements. This amalgamation of the recognizably natural with the fantastical instills a sense of mystery and wonder, characteristic of Ernst’s surrealist works.
