Max Ernst, Through the Window, Lithograph, 1972

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Through the Window is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Belongs to the suite "Judith". … Read more Through the Window is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Godd conditions. The Suite was realized to illustrate the German translation of Jean Giraudoux's Judith theatrical play, in three acts, written in 1931 and performed in the same year at the Théâtre Pigalle in a staging by Louis Jouvet. The illustrations were created on the occasion of the performance of "Judith" at the Odéon Theater in 1961, in a staging by Jean-Louis Barrault. In those circumstances, the sets were designed by Max Ernst and the costumes were created by Dorothea Tanning. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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