The artwork titled “Landscape with Wheatgerm,” created by Max Ernst in 1936 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on canvas. It belongs to the Surrealism art movement and measures 150.5 x 162.5 cm. The artwork, categorized under the landscape genre, is housed in the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The artwork presents a fantastical and abstract landscape imbued with rich colors and dynamic forms. Surrealist elements are evident through the dreamlike imagery, with organic, almost biomorphic shapes that intertwine and evoke a sense of enigma. The backdrop features a deep, tranquil blue, contrasting with the vibrant, undulating forms in the foreground, suggesting an otherworldly terrain. The shapes are layered and curved, contributing to a sense of movement and fluidity within the composition. The overall impression of the artwork is one of mystical allure, challenging the viewer’s perception and inviting contemplation of the surreal and the subconscious.
