Project for 'What is Surrealism?'

Max Ernst (1891-1976) Project for 'What is Surrealism?' one sheet signed 'max ernst' (lower right); a further sheet inscribed 'Surrealism is? emplacement des lettres en bleu clair (ou rouge?)' (lower right); a further sheet inscribed 'SURREALISM IS?' (within the composition) four sheets, two of which are paper collage and gouache on paper, the other two pencil on paper, in a three-dimensional frame the largest sheet: 8 7/8 x 6¾ in. (22.5 x 17 cm.) (4)