René Magritte (1898 - 1967) - photo 1

René Magritte

René Magritte, a Belgian artist, was renowned for his significant contributions to the Surrealist movement. His art, known for merging ordinary objects with bizarre, dream-like contexts, captivated the art world. Born on November 21, 1898, in Lessines, Belgium, Magritte's early artistic pursuits were impressionistic, transitioning through Cubism and Futurism influenced by artists like Jean Metzinger. However, his encounter with Giorgio de Chirico's work in 1922 steered him towards Surrealism.

Magritte's career was marked by various phases, each showcasing his evolving style and thematic focus. His initial foray into Surrealism began in 1926 with "The Lost Jockey" and was further solidified during his time in Paris, where he mingled with other prominent Surrealists like André Breton. Despite facing initial criticism and financial challenges, Magritte's unique blend of familiar imagery in unfamiliar contexts, like in "The Empire of Light" and "Time Transfixed," earned him acclaim.

Magritte's distinct visual language, characterized by recurring motifs like bowler hats and apples, and his exploration of reality and illusion, remain influential. His works are displayed in major galleries worldwide, continuing to inspire and intrigue art collectors and enthusiasts​.

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Date and place of birt:21 november 1898, Lessines, Belgium
Date and place of death:15 august 1967, Brussels, Belgium
Nationality:Belgium
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Genre:Nude art, Landscape painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Art Deco, Cubism, Modern art, Post-Impressionism, Post War Art, Surrealism, Dadaism

Creators Belgium

Franz van Severdonck (1809 - 1889)
Franz van Severdonck
1809 - 1889
Alphonse Asselbergs (1839 - 1916)
Alphonse Asselbergs
1839 - 1916
Gabriël Grupello (1644 - 1730)
Gabriël Grupello
1644 - 1730
Jules Victor Genisson (1805 - 1860)
Jules Victor Genisson
1805 - 1860
Laurent Delvaux (1696 - 1778)
Laurent Delvaux
1696 - 1778
Johannes Wierix (1549 - 1620)
Johannes Wierix
1549 - 1620
Eugène Wolters (1844 - 1905)
Eugène Wolters
1844 - 1905
Balthasar Paul Ommeganck (1755 - 1826)
Balthasar Paul Ommeganck
1755 - 1826
Antoine Brice (1752 - 1817)
Antoine Brice
1752 - 1817
Piet Verhaert (1852 - 1908)
Piet Verhaert
1852 - 1908
Pieter van Avont (1600 - 1652)
Pieter van Avont
1600 - 1652
Martine Franck (1938 - 2012)
Martine Franck
1938 - 2012
Frans Pourbus I (1545 - 1581)
Frans Pourbus I
1545 - 1581
Heinrich Hellhoff (1868 - 1914)
Heinrich Hellhoff
1868 - 1914
Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt (1757 - 1813)
Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt
1757 - 1813
Louis-Eugène Simonis (1810 - 1882)
Louis-Eugène Simonis
1810 - 1882

Creators Art Deco

Joe Goode (1937)
Joe Goode
1937
Ryszard Winiarski (1936 - 2006)
Ryszard Winiarski
1936 - 2006
Karl Eulenstein (1892 - 1981)
Karl Eulenstein
1892 - 1981
Amedeo Modigliani (1884 - 1920)
Amedeo Modigliani
1884 - 1920
Max Beckmann (1884 - 1950)
Max Beckmann
1884 - 1950
Hugo Friedrich Hartmann (1870 - 1960)
Hugo Friedrich Hartmann
1870 - 1960
 Erté (1892 - 1990)
Erté
1892 - 1990
Léon Carré (1878 - 1942)
Léon Carré
1878 - 1942
Aleksandr Timofeevich Volkov (1925 - 2015)
Aleksandr Timofeevich Volkov
1925 - 2015
Julio Alpuy (1919 - 2009)
Julio Alpuy
1919 - 2009
Nora McGuinness (1901 - 1988)
Nora McGuinness
1901 - 1988
Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot (1877 - 1967)
Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot
1877 - 1967
Shiy De-jinn (1923 - 1981)
Shiy De-jinn
1923 - 1981
Greg Curnoe (1936 - 1992)
Greg Curnoe
1936 - 1992
Alberto Biasi (1937)
Alberto Biasi
1937
Peter Krasnow (1886 - 1979)
Peter Krasnow
1886 - 1979
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