Max Ernst (1891-1976) - Histoire Naturelle

This is a folder titled "Histoire Naturelle" by the Surrealist artist Max Ernst. The book was published by Abrams, a well-known publisher of art books."Histoire Naturelle" (Natural History) is one of Ernst's best-known works, originally published in 1926. This is the 1972 edition. Number: A 86. This concerns the English version that appeared in a print run of 400 copies for Harry N. Abrams publishers in New York. It contains a series of 34 frottage images (rubbing technique) that create fantastic animals and landscapes.