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Max Ernst

German artist (1891–1976).

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Lived84 years1891–1976

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Max Ernst was a German artist. Born on 2 April 1891 in Brühl, Ernst died on 1 April 1976 in 7th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 84.

Notable works include The Elephant Celebes, The Hat Makes the Man and The Robing of the Bride. Ernst studied at University of Bonn. Honours include Lichtwark Prize, Goslarer Kaiserring and Venice Biennale.

With a Wikipedia article in 72 languages, Max Ernst is No. 6,363 in the People and Position Index.

Born
2 April 1891, Brühl
Died
1 April 1976, 7th arrondissement of Paris (aged 84)
Country
Cuba
Known as
Painter, sculptor, poet
Field
Art
Education
University of Bonn
Genres
Portrait, landscape painting, animal art
Languages
German, English, French
Children
1
Wikipedia editions
72

Did you know

84

Lived to 84.

2 Apr

Shares a birthday with Hans Christian Andersen and Thomas Jefferson.

72

Has a Wikipedia article in 72 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Max Ernst
  • FatherPhilipp Ernst
  • SpousePeggy Guggenheim
  • SpouseLuise Straus-Ernst
  • SpouseMarie-Berthe Aurenche
  • SiblingLoni Pretzell
  • ChildJimmy Ernst

One has a profile here.

Honours and works

Awards

  • Lichtwark Prize1964
  • Goslarer Kaiserring1976
  • Venice Biennale

Notable works

  • The Elephant Celebes
  • The Hat Makes the Man
  • The Robing of the Bride

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q154842 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)