Max Ernst was a German Dadaist painter who was born in 1891 and died in 1976. He is best known for his surrealist works, which often featured dreamlike imagery and abstract forms. He was a founding member of the Dada movement and was influential in the development of Surrealism. He was also a prolific sculptor and printmaker. Ernst's work has been exhibited in major museums around the world and he is considered one of the most important figures in 20th century art.