Marlene (Mother and son) , by max ernst , 1940 , symbolic painting , Surrealism style , from First French period period , allegories and symbols, birds, mother and child, Mythology
A painting of a woman surrounded by birds.
A painting of a mermaid is shown. The mermaid has long red hair. Her hair is wavy and curly. Her breasts are not visible. She is standing on all fours. There are birds surrounding her. One of the birds is large and brown. The other birds are smaller and more brown. There is a tall pole behind her.