Max Ernst working on a collage at his studio. Seillans 1975. - Photo by Edward Quinn

Max Ernst working on a collage at his studio. Seillans 1975.

In his studio in Seillans in 1975, the artist Max Ernst is engrossed in creating a collage. He sits at a large wooden table completely covered in a creative jumble of papers, books, paint pots, and brushes. The spacious room, filled with art, features a high ceiling and a wooden mezzanine. Paintings adorn the walls, while shelving units are crammed with books and various objects, offering a candid glimpse into the artist’s productive personal workspace.


Artworks:

  • "Le rire des poètes", 1968, Fotovergrösserung auf Leinwand. Spies/Metken 4404, I
  • On the floor "The great Ignoramus" ("Le grand ignorant"), 1965
  • Illustration for "Le rire des poètes", 1969
  • "Humanae vitae I, 1968, Spies/Metken 4423
  • "Humanae vitae II, Spies/Metken 4423

Keywords:

AtWork, Books, PaintingUtensils

Filename:

ernst_m_3b_197.jpg



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