Max Ernst working on sculpture "L'oiseau Janus" ("Vogel Janus") at his studio in Paris 1974. - Photo by Edward Quinn

Max Ernst working on sculpture "L'oiseau Janus" ("Vogel Janus") at his studio in Paris 1974.

In his Paris studio in 1974, artist Max Ernst is photographed while working on his sculpture "L'oiseau Janus." Captured in a moment of deep concentration, he leans over a worktable covered in a chaotic array of materials and sorts through the contents of a dark box. The space is filled with creative clutter, including papers, bottles, and other abstract sculptures adorning the walls. Soft light filters through a large window, backlighting the scene and illuminating a lifetime of accumulated work.


Artworks:

  • "L'oiseau Janus" ("Vogel Janus")
  • Nafana Mask

Keywords:

AtWork, Masks, PaintingUtensils, Sculptures

Filename:

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