Max Ernst was a German Dadaist and Dada artist who was born in 1891 and died in 1976. He was a pioneer of the Dada movement, which was an artistic and literary movement that began in Zurich in 1916 and spread throughout Europe. He is best known for his collage works, which often featured elements of surprise and unexpected juxtapositions. He also experimented with other mediums such as sculpture, painting, and printmaking. His work has had a lasting influence on modern art and continues to be celebrated today.