Dadaist Max

ERNST

This German surrealist painter shared his first name with a famous composer and a fictional monster.

"Dadaist Max" refers to Max Ernst, a key figure in the Dada art movement of the early 20th century. The clue is straightforward—it’s simply asking for his last name, "Ernst," which fits the answer. Dadaism was known for its absurdity and anti-art stance, and Ernst’s surreal, experimental works made him one of its most famous members. No wordplay here, just a direct nod to art history.