MAX ERNST – GEMALDE UND GRAPHIK 1920-1950. 1951. WITH INSERTS.

Dusseldorf: Stadt Bruhl, 1951

27.5 x 20cm, 98pp. 116 b/w reproductions of works by the artist. Original wrappers. First edition. Texts: Lothar Pretzell, Hans Arp, Joe Bousquet, Andre Breton, Nicholas Calas, Paul Eluard, Dorothea Tanning, and the artist. Translations: Josa Bruer, Richard Henning, Loni Pretzell, et. al. The uncommon catalogue for Ernst’s initial post-WWII retrospective on German soil. Laid into this example in a pocket on the back cover is a (period) postcard reproduction of the artist’s ‘Die Geburt der Tragdie’ (1947), and the 4pp. list of works exhibited. Minor wear to top edge and heel of spine, typical browning to wrappers, else a solid example of this excellent documentation.

Priced to reflect the wear.