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Max Ernst Figurative 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
original lithograph
By Max Ernst
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference Spies/Leppien 202. Published in 1971 by XXe Siecle. Sheet size: 12 1/4 x 9 3/8 inches (310 x 238 mm). Not signed.
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Idols - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Idols is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Godd conditions. T...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Electra (Spies/Leppien 21A), Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Catalogue raisonné references: Ernst, Max, et al. Max Ernst : G...
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1930s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Ficus Elastica - Original lithograph - Limited / 25 copies
By Max Ernst
Located in Paris, IDF
Max ERNST (1891-1976) Ficus Elastica, c. 1965 Original lithograph Unsigned Numbered / XXV copies On Japanese paper 57 x 42 cm INFORMATION: Edition produced by Lucien Treillard, pub...
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1960s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Menorah - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Menorah is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Godd conditions. ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not n...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Death is something like Cousin Cynthia (Spies/Leppien 13 IV), Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Photogram from a frottage in black in white on photosensitive paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: A photogram was a...
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1930s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Photogram

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Lewis Carroll's Wunderhorn - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1970
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 69 prints. Matting included. Very good condition.
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Through the Window - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Through the Window is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Godd c...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Max Ernst LE RIRE DE POETES Lithograph
By Max Ernst
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Max Ernst (German, 1891-1976) Marking(s); notes: signed, 473, 4635/2512, marking(s); ed. 44/50; 1969 Materials: lithograph Dimensions (H, W, D): 10.75"...
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20th Century Dada Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Star of the Sea Étoile de mer - German French Star of the Sea
By Max Ernst
Located in London, GB
This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist "max ernst" at the lower right margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil, from the edition of 200, at the lower left...
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1950s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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"Un chant d'amour" original lithograph
By Max Ernst
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference Spies/Leppien 71. Printed in 1958 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 11) and published in Paris by San Lazzaro. Sheet size: 1...
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1950s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Shoe artist and Statue of Liberty - Original lithograph - Limited / 120 copies
By Max Ernst
Located in Paris, IDF
Max ERNST (1891-1976) Shoe artist and Statue of Liberty, c. 1974 Original lithograph Unsigned Numbered / 120 copies On Arches vellum 52 x 37.5 cm INFORMATION: Lithograph created fo...
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1960s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Sans titre, San Lazzaro et ses Amis, XXe siècle
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Paper Size: 14 x 10.5 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, San Lazzaro et ses Amis, Hommage ...
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1970s Constructivist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Le parquet se soulève, 1939 (Red)
By Max Ernst
Located in London, GB
MAX ERNST 1891-1976 Cologne 1891-1976 Paris (German) Title: Le parquet se soulève, 1939 (Red) Technique: A Suite of Six Original Hand Signed and hand Numbered Lithographs in Red on...
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1930s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Les Petits Soldats - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Un chant d'amour (Spies/Leppien 71C) Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Catalogue raisonné references: Ernst, Max, et al. Max Ernst : G...
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1950s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Le Cathedrale - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Modern Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Monkey - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Monkey is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper.  Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not numbered. Edi...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Modern Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst - Abstract Birds - Original Lithograph
By Max Ernst
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Max Ernst - Birds - Original Lithograph Birds, 1962 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unumbered as issued
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1960s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Les Petits Soldats - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Les Petits Soldats is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not nu...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition, Feuilles éparses, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Etching on vélin cuve de Rives paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Feuilles éparses, 1965. Published and printed by Louis B...
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1960s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Etching

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1840s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Lizards - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Lizards is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper.  Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not numbered. Ed...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Spies/Leppien 218), La Ballade du Soldat, Max Ernst
By Max Ernst
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, La Ballade du Soldat, 34 Lithographies Originales de Max Ernst, 1972. P...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not n...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not n...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldiers' Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldiers' Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not n...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Soldier's Ballad - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper.  Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Max Ernst - Birds - Original Lithograph
By Max Ernst
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Max Ernst - Birds - Original Lithograph Birds, 1964 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unumbered as issued
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1960s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Through the Window - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972
By Max Ernst
Located in Roma, IT
Through the Window is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Godd c...
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1970s Surrealist Max Ernst Figurative Prints

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  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Max Ernst contributed to Surrealism by pushing the boundaries of the movement with his unconventional methods of printmaking, drawing and collage. He invented 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 resonated with 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. Explore a selection of Max Ernst art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Max Ernst used Surrealism to process the traumas he experienced during World War I. His early works consisted largely of collages, which allowed him to represent the shards, rubble and explosions from his 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 others, Ernst was among the first visual artists to experiment with the imagery and techniques that became associated with Surrealist art. Ernst’s greatest contribution to the Surrealist movement is often considered his invention of frottage, wherein an artist rubs a pencil or crayon over a paper atop a textured surface, and later grattage, 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. Explore a range of Max Ernst art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much Max Ernst paintings are worth depends on their size, history, condition and other factors. In 2023, his oil-on-panel piece Taya's Sun sold for more than $304,000 at auction. Ernst was a pioneer in the Dada and Surrealist movements, pushing their boundaries with his unconventional methods of printmaking, drawing and collage. If you own an Ernst, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate it. Explore a selection of Max Ernst art on 1stDibs.

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