Max Ernst (1891-1976) is one of the most versatile artists of the modern era. Starting out as a Dadaist in Cologne, he soon became one of the pioneers of Surrealism in Paris. The publication shows the wealth of the artists oeuvre in an exemplary selection of around 170 paintings, drawings, collages, and sculptures.

"This catalogue is published in conjunction with the exhibition Max Ernst: Retrospective, Albertina, Vienna, January 23-May 5, 2013, Fondation Beyeler, Riehen/Basel, May 26-September 8, 2013"--Colophon.