When and where was Max Ernst born?
Max Ernst was born in the town of Brühl, south of Cologne, on the 2nd of April 1891. He grew up as the third child among nine siblings in a middle-class Catholic family.
Questions about Max Ernst
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Max Ernst during World War I?
Max Ernst fought on both the Western Front and the Eastern Front for four years starting from 1914. The experience left him deeply shocked and critical of modern society while he also charted maps which allowed him to continue painting.
How did Max Ernst develop his collage technique?
Max Ernst produced his first collages notably Fiat modes inspired by mail-order catalogs and teaching manuals in 1919. This portfolio of lithographs became a technique that later dominated his artistic pursuits.
Why did Max Ernst move to America in 1941?
Max Ernst fled to America after being arrested again by the Gestapo following the German occupation of France. He arrived in the United States with help from Varian Fry and Peggy Guggenheim in 1941.
Where did Max Ernst live between 1946 and 1953?
The couple made their home in Sedona Arizona from 1946 until 1953 where high desert landscapes inspired them. Ernst built a small cottage on Brewer Road with his own hands and hosted intellectuals including Henri Cartier-Bresson and Yves Tanguy.