Ernst, Max
The Hundred Headless Woman
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486819112
- author:
- Ernst, Max
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 178mm X 254mm
- Genre:
- 25.15 x 17.53 x 2.29 centimetres, Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Hundred Headless Woman is a seminal work of art by avant-gardist Max Ernst, first published in Paris in 1929. This collage novel combines striking engravings from Victorian-era books and magazines with enigmatic captions to create a universe of mystery.
Through its unique blend of images and language, this book invites the reader's imagination to fill the gaps and uncover the secrets hidden within. As noted by translator Dorothea Tanning, Max Ernst's collages "turn into stunning proposals for adventure" that evoke a wide range of human emotions, from humor to horror.
Each visit to its pages reveals a different story, making this book an endlessly fascinating and emotionally charged read. Its status as one of the most important works of modern art ensures it remains a significant discovery for anyone interested in the surrealist movement.
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