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Max Ernst Abstract Prints

American, German, French, 1891-1976

Born in Germany in 1891, later naturalized as an American, then a French citizen, Max Ernst was a pioneer in the Dada and Surrealist movements, the boundaries of which he pushed with his unconventional methods of printmaking, drawing and collage.

Ernst had no formal art training — and that may have been his greatest asset. He produced his first work following four years serving in World War I. At the time, he was in Cologne, Germany, working closely with fellow Dada pioneers Jean Arp and Johannes Baargeld. His output during this period consisted largely of collages, which allowed him to represent the shards, rubble and explosions from his traumatic wartime experience.

In 1922, Ernst moved to France, where he soon became affiliated with Surrealism, the avant-garde art movement taking shape in Paris. Alongside Man Ray, Joan Miró and a couple of others, Ernst was among the first visual artists to experiment with imagery and techniques associated with Surrealism.

Ernst’s greatest contribution to the Surrealist movement was his invention of frottage (French for “rubbing”), wherein an artist rubs a pencil or crayon over a paper atop a textured surface, and later grattage (French for “scraping”), where a similar technique is applied with paint. Both methods showcase Ernst’s fascination with the unconscious and serendipitous elements of artistic creation, a theme that connected the Dadaists and the Surrealists. Ernst had deep knowledge of psychoanalysis and Sigmund Freud’s dream theories, which were big influences on Surrealists. He was among the first Surrealists to use Freud’s work to examine his own creative impulses. He also published a series of books of his collages, all of which were deeply symbolic and often philosophical.

When Germany occupied France during World War II, Ernst escaped to America with the help of patron and collector Peggy Guggenheim, whom he married in 1941. While living in New York, Ernst’s work and techniques proved instrumental in inspiring the early development of Abstract Expressionism — influencing Robert Motherwell and Jackson Pollock in particular. He later moved to Sedona, Arizona, where he lived with his fourth wife, Dorothea Tanning, a fellow Surrealist and prolific visual artist and poet.

While Ernst and Tanning are largely responsible for Sedona’s reputation as an artist colony, they relocated to France in the 1950s and remained until Ernst’s death in Paris in 1976.

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Artist: Max Ernst
Untitled Ohne Titel - German French Surrealism
By Max Ernst
Located in London, GB
This original etching and aquatint is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Max Ernst" at the lower right margin. It is hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 99, at the lower le...
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1960s Surrealist Max Ernst Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Pink Composition - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1974
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Pink Composition is an artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1974. Original colored lithograph. Good conditions. Printed by  Atelier Pierre Chave in Vence, France. This lithograph was ...
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Untitled 1965 #107A Surrealist - Etching & Aquatint in colors Blue Yellow Black
By Max Ernst
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Max Ernst "Untitled" 1965 Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches paper. 7.8 x 5.39 inches Publisher: Georges Visat, Paris. Total edition: 100 copies +EA. Publication: Spies - Lepp...
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Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Death is something like Cousin Cynthia (Spies/Leppien 13 IV), Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Photogram from a frottage in black in white on photosensitive paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. No...
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Photogram

Affiche pour la Hune II
By Max Ernst
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Affiche pour la Hune II Lithograph in colors, 1970 Signed in pencil lower right Numbered 13/99 lower left This impression from the edition before the addition of lettering and the pu...
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1970s Abstract Max Ernst Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Composition - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1974
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Pink Composition is an original artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1974. Original colored lithograph. Very Good conditions. Printed by Atelier Pierre Chave in Vence, France. This li...
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Lithograph

Untitled - Etching by Max Ernst - 1970
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 100 prints, numbered and hand signed. Excellent condition.
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Zodiaque - Etching by Max Ernst - 1971
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
" Zodiaque " is an etching realized by Max Ernst in 1971. This print is hand signed and numbered. This is an edition of 100 prints. Reference: Catalogue Spies n. 144. Originally a ...
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Hölderlin: Poèmes - Etching by Max Ernst - 1961
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
" Hölderlin: Poèmes " is a hand-signed etching realized by Max Ernst  in 1961. It presents very good conditions. Passepartout included: 49 x 34 cm. Bibliography: Catalog Brusberg n....
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Doubles - Etching by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Edition of 100 pieces. Very good condition Provenance: P. Prouté
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Après-moi le XX Siècle - Etching by Max Ernst - 1971
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
" Après-moi le XX siècle" is a hand-signed and numbered lithograph realized by Max Ernst in 1971. This is part of the deluxe edition of 80 prints published by the Art Magazine XXème ...
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Composition - from "Festin" - Etching by Max Ernst - 1974
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
" Composition - from 'Festin' " is an original hand-signed, numbered, and dated lithograph realized by  Max Ernst  in 1974. This is an edition of 79 prints. It presents excellent. co...
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Obliques - Drypoint by Max Ernst - 1967
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
"Obliques" is an etching hand-signed and numbered etching realized by Max Ernst in 1967. This is an edition of 57 prints. Passepartout included. Very good condition. Published by Ge...
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Drypoint

Untitled
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 100 prints. Slightly discolored with foxing on sheet. Catalogo: Brusberg N.158 .P Image Dimensions : 34 x 20 cm
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Etching

Wunderhorn - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1970s
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Wunderhorn is an artwork realized by Max Ernst, Lewis Carrolls,1970. Lithograph on Japon Paper, igned and numbered 68/69. Printed and published by Manues Press (Embossing Stamp). ...
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Lithograph

Wunderhorn - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1970s
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Wunderhorn is an artwork realized by Max Ernst, Lewis Carrolls,1970. Lithograph on Japon Paper, signed and numbered 68/69. Printed and published by Manues Press (Embossing Stamp)....
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Lithograph

Après Moi le XXème Siècle - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1971
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Après moi is an artwork reazlized by Max Ernst as deluxe edition for the Art Magazine XXème Siècle. Lithograph on japanese paper, 1971. Edition 14/80. Hand signed and numbered. 29 x...
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Lithograph

Wallpaper
By Max Ernst
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving, 1967 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and Annotated "Essay" Edition : 99 + HC Publisher : Georges Visat (Paris) Printer : Georges Visat (Paris) Catalog : Leppien 118 43....
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1960s Abstract Max Ernst Abstract Prints

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Engraving

Oiseaux en péril
By Max Ernst
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1975 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 26/100 Publisher : Éditions Georges Visat (Paris) Printer : Atelier Georges Visat (Paris) 54.50 cm. x 41.50...
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Etching, Aquatint

Surrealist Composition - Original Lithograph (Leppien/Spies #202B), 1971
By Max Ernst
Located in Paris, FR
Max ERNST Surrealist Composition : Après-moi le XX° siècle, 1971 Original lithograph in colours Unsigned On wove paper 31 x 24 cm (c. 12,2 x 9,4 inches) REFERENCES : Catalogue rais...
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1960s Modern Max Ernst Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

No title
By Max Ernst
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil / Annoted "EA" 57.00 cm. x 34.50 cm. 22.44 in. x 13.58 in. (paper) 32.00 cm. x 24.00 cm. 12.6 in. x 9.45 in. (image) LCD4734
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Lithograph

Fureur, tu me Traites Comme la Tristesse
By Max Ernst
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered in pencil Lithograph 20.5 x 17 inches Edition 64 of 70
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Lithograph

"Judith" by Jean Giraudoux
By Max Ernst
Located in Paris, FR
Illustrated Book, 1972 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 231/500 Publisher : Manus Presse (Stuttgart) Text in German illustrated with 6 lithographs by Max Ernst and 6 l...
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Illustration Board

Composition with Blue Vase - Lithograph and stencil, 1958
By Max Ernst
Located in Paris, FR
Max ERNST Composition with Blue Vase, 1958 Lithograph and stencil (Jacomet workshop) after a painting On wove paper 31 x 24 cm (c. 12 x 10 in) Edited by San Lazarro, 1958 Excellent...
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Après-moi le XX° siècle - Original Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1971
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Après-moi Le XX Siècle is an original artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1971. Original colored lithograph. Very good conditions. This lithograph is from the second issue, which wa...
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Electra - Original lithograph
By Max Ernst
Located in Paris, FR
Max ERNST Electra Stone Lithograph Printed signature in the plate On cream vellum 31 x 24 cm (c. 12.5 x 10 inch) Excellent condition
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Etching Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 24/100 56.00 cm. x 37.00 cm. 22.05 in. x 14.57 in. (paper) 28.00 cm. x 19.00 cm. 11.02 in. x 7.48 in. (image) LCD4621
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To Lewis Caroll
By Max Ernst
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All in one plus two
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Questions About Max Ernst Abstract Prints
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Max Ernst lived in several places during his life. He was born in Brühl, Germany, in 1881 and later moved to Bonn to attend the university located there. Then he settled in Cologne, not far from his birthplace. In 1922, Ernst moved to France, where he soon became affiliated with Surrealism, the avant-garde art movement taking shape in Paris. Alongside Man Ray, Joan Miró and others, Ernst was among the first visual artists to experiment with imagery and techniques associated with Surrealism. When Germany occupied France during World War II, Ernst escaped to America with the help of patron and collector Peggy Guggenheim, whom he married in 1941. While living in New York, Ernst's work and techniques proved instrumental in inspiring the early development of Abstract Expressionism. He later moved to Sedona, Arizona, where he lived with his fourth wife, Dorothea Tanning, a fellow Surrealist and prolific visual artist and poet. While Ernst and Tanning are largely responsible for Sedona's reputation as an artist colony, they relocated to France in the 1950s and remained there until Ernst's death in Paris in 1976. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Max Ernst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    You can see Max Ernst paintings in many places around the world. The Max Ernst Museum Brühl des LVR in Brühl, Germany, is home to one of the largest exhibitions of his work. Other museums that have Max Ernst paintings in their permanent collections include the Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, California; the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois and the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan. Explore a range of Max Ernst art on 1stDibs.

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