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Germany, Castor and pollution, 1923
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Size: 3704 x 2758 (2.8MB)
Date: 12th March 2014
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Source: De Agostini Picture Library
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Germany, Castor and pollution, 1923
Max Ernst (1891-1976), Castor and Pollution, 1923, oil on canvas, 73x100 cm
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© DEA / E. LESSING
1923 20th Century Style Color Ideas Oil Painting Only Men Painted Image Painting Surrealism Text Twin Two People Western Script Finger In Mouth Image Created 1920s
Germany, Castor and Pollution, 1923
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating oil painting by Max Ernst that measures 73x100 cm. This colorful artwork showcases the artist's mastery of surrealism and his ability to convey complex ideas through visual imagery. In this horizontal composition, two men are depicted in a side view, their heads and shoulders emerging from the water of a polluted sea. The painting evokes a sense of unease as one man holds up his twin brother with his finger placed firmly in his mouth. The use of vibrant colors adds to the dreamlike quality of the scene, while Western script text appears scattered across the canvas, hinting at an underlying narrative or message. Created during the tumultuous year of 1923 in Germany, when political instability and economic crisis plagued the nation, "Castor and Pollution" serves as both a reflection on history and a commentary on contemporary issues. It symbolizes mankind's destructive relationship with nature and warns against the consequences of unchecked pollution. Max Ernst's artistic style combines elements from various movements such as Dadaism and Surrealism. His unique approach to painting challenges traditional norms while exploring new avenues for self-expression. This fine art piece captures both Ernst's technical skill as well as his ability to provoke thought and emotion through painted images
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