Max Ernst was a German Dadaist artist who was born in 1891 and died in 1976. He is best known for his surrealist works, which often featured dreamlike imagery and strange juxtapositions of objects. He was a major contributor to the Dada movement, which sought to challenge traditional artistic conventions and create art that was more expressive and open-ended. Ernst's work has had a lasting influence on modern art, and he is considered one of the most important figures in 20th century art.