The Elephant Celebes was painted by Max Ernst in 1921. Max Ernst was a surrealist and dadaist artist who often used objects, but changed their elements to accommodate his view. In this picture, the central focus is of a tin elephant who seems to have a soulless face. The elephant’s neck resembles a snake-like coil. The appearance of the elephant gives the impression of being a monster. At the top of the elephant’s body, there are construction objects and a hidden eye, giving off a mysterious vibe. The elephant looks like it’s standing in an empty area, but in the top left corner, there are two flying fish. In the bottom right corner, there is a headless female mannequin inviting the elephant nearer. The elephant itself could represent how an
