{"product_id":"fruit-of-a-long-experience-max-ernst","title":"Fruit of a Long Experience - Max Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal Dadaist assemblage by Max Ernst, featuring a collection of found wooden and metal objects arranged to challenge traditional artistic boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit of a Long Experience, created in 1919, represents a significant moment in the early development of Dadaist assemblage. Max Ernst, a central figure in the movement, utilised found objects to construct this relief, moving away from traditional painting techniques. The work consists of various wooden components, metal elements, and painted surfaces, arranged in a manner that defies conventional spatial logic. By incorporating industrial scraps and discarded materials, Ernst questioned the status of the art object and the role of the artist as a creator of unique, hand-crafted beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a vertical wooden strip with circular cut-outs, reminiscent of a mechanical part or a measuring tool. Other geometric shapes, including cylinders and angular blocks, are attached to the panel, creating a sense of shallow depth. Ernst painted delicate, star-like constellations onto the background, which contrast with the heavy, physical presence of the wooden elements. This juxtaposition of the celestial and the mechanical is a recurring theme in his work, reflecting the anxieties and technological shifts of the post-First World War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece demonstrates the Dadaist interest in chance, absurdity, and the recontextualisation of everyday items. Rather than seeking to represent a recognisable subject, the work functions as a collection of disparate parts that invite the viewer to consider the relationship between form and function. The muted colour palette, dominated by earthy greens and warm wood tones, anchors the composition, while the inclusion of electrical components, such as the small terminal block at the bottom, adds a layer of literal, functional reality to the abstract arrangement. It remains a clear example of how Ernst used physical construction to challenge the boundaries of fine art, prioritising conceptual engagement over traditional aesthetic harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dance-jean-arp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDance - Jean Arp — Jean Arp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Ernst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876311077199,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876339388751,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876339421519,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876339454287,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876339487055,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fruit-of-a-Long-Experience_Poster_CompositorV1_1790281317184.jpg?v=1790282312","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/fruit-of-a-long-experience-max-ernst","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}