Artist

René Magritte

Portrait of René Magritte

Belgian, 1898–1967

René Magritte was a Belgian Surrealism artist. 10 works are cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art.

René François Ghislain Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his depictions of familiar objects in unfamiliar, unexpected contexts, which often provoked questions about the nature and boundaries of reality and representation. His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art, and conceptual art.

Collections represented

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