Max Ernst The Entire City (1935) Large Poster Max Ernst (1891–1976), a central figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements, created a series of approximately twelve paintings on the theme of the city between 1933 and 1937. In this painting, the city underneath and the jungle-like foliage at the forefront of the painting seem to be a statement on consciousness. The city represents culture, civilization and order — the rational, conscious ego — while the foliage represents an uncontrolled nature, the capricious unconscious irrational forces underpinning our waking lives. The sun is the light of life and consciousness that activates this panorama and makes it all possible. Size 71.3 x 59.4 cm approx printed on 185 gsm semi gloss paper Includes a 5mm approx white border Unframed