The artwork titled “Wizard Woman,” created by Max Ernst in 1941 in the United States, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 245 x 190 cm. It belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is categorized as a symbolic painting.
The artwork depicts a surreal scene characterized by abstract forms and distorted figures. Dominated by earthy, red tones, it features two primary entities that merge elements of organic and fantastical imagery. On the left, a figure with elongated limbs and an ambiguous form appears to be interacting with a central figure that combines human and arboreal features. The rich textures and fluid shapes evoke a sense of transformation and the blending of natural and supernatural elements, indicative of Max Ernst’s imaginative and symbolic style. The background consists of a serene blue sky that contrasts with the dynamic and complex foreground, adding to the mystical and enigmatic aura of the piece.
