"Oedipus Rex" is a well-known painting by the German Dadaist and surrealist Max Ernst. The Oedipus complex is one of the most well-recognized components of Freud's theories and it is seen in this work names after it in many ways. Another Freudian idea is the use of the joke, which is seen in the treatment of several of the objects in this work. Such as the contrast and juxtaposition of the wall, the over-sized fingers, upside down eyes on the birds, and the balloon in the aft of the painted collage. Several other associations relating this work to Freud can be drawn as well.
About the Art Prints
Oedipus Rex by Max Ernst. Our art prints are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks and lamination to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All prints include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2 days