is the painting of such a man. Known as one of the great Dada and Surrealists of his time, Ernst portrays a vivid creature in a moment of joyous expression. Seemingly alive and grinning, the individual bursts with color, leading with a determined gape of his mouth and pleasant squint of his eyes, and showing no regard for how he may appear. By human standards, he is in some ways horrifying yet ultimately fascinating. He embodies movement and attention-getting displays yet cannot avoid aesthetic imperfections that may be perfect for him, but uncomfortable for others.