“The Angel of the Home or the Triumph of Surrealism,” created in 1937 by Max Ernst in Paris, France, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 114 x 146 cm. This symbolic painting belongs to the Surrealism art movement and resides in a private collection.
In the artwork, a grotesque and fantastical figure occupies the foreground, embodying the surrealistic elements that characterize Max Ernst’s work. The figure, composed of exaggerated and distorted limbs, appears to be in a dynamic and chaotic motion, with jagged and spiraling forms that evoke a sense of confusion and turmoil. The colors are predominantly muted earth tones, with splashes of red and blue that heighten the unsettling atmosphere. The background is a desolate, almost apocalyptic landscape, adding to the overall sense of surrealism and otherworldliness. The painting presents a complex and mysterious image that provokes thought and invites viewers to delve into the deeper symbolism and fantastical narrative suggested by the surrealistic composition.
