Max ERNST (1891-1976) : lithograph signed and numbered EA" Vive la mère Ubu Décervelages "1971. Jarry, Alfred (1873-1907). Author of the text. "Ubu Roi" drama in 5 acts François Ubu, known as Father Ubu, is a fictional character created by the French writer Alfred Jarry. The Chanson du Décervelage first appeared in the third edition of Ubu Roi, in the Revue Blanche, in 1900. Unwrapping "Long live mother Ubu". Text by ALFRED JARRY, Publisher Alexandre Iolas, 1971. Lithograph in color on Arches wove paper, all margins, signed and numbered EA in pencil by the artist and titled in the plate. Format 65 x 50 cm

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