The artwork titled “The King Playing with the Queen,” created by Max Ernst in 1944, belongs to the Surrealism art movement. This sculpture measures 96.2 x 83.8 cm and is housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, United States.
The artwork embodies a fusion of abstract forms and surrealist elements, characteristic of Ernst’s unique artistic style. It depicts a king, represented by a geometric figure with protruding horns, engaging with pieces reminiscent of chess figures, a queen situated prominently among them. The materials and textures emphasize a combination of smooth surfaces and sharp outlines, enhancing the sculptural presence and its surrealist narrative. The composition evokes a sense of other-worldliness and invites viewers to explore complex interpretations and symbolic meanings inherent in surrealist artworks.
