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

Eugène Laermans (1864 - 1940)
Eugène Laermans
1864 - 1940
Jef Lambeaux (1852 - 1908)
Jef Lambeaux
1852 - 1908
Eugène Siberdt (1851 - 1931)
Eugène Siberdt
1851 - 1931
Henri Heerbrandt (1912 - 1982)
Henri Heerbrandt
1912 - 1982
Marcellus Coffermans (1520 - 1578)
Marcellus Coffermans
1520 - 1578
Pieter Bout (1658 - 1719)
Pieter Bout
1658 - 1719
Victor Lvovich Kibalchich (Serge) (1890 - 1947)
Victor Lvovich Kibalchich (Serge)
1890 - 1947
Theodore-Joseph Canneel (1817 - 1892)
Theodore-Joseph Canneel
1817 - 1892
Louis Artan de Saint-Martin (1837 - 1890)
Louis Artan de Saint-Martin
1837 - 1890
Frans Mortelmans (1865 - 1936)
Frans Mortelmans
1865 - 1936
Edouard de Jans (1855 - 1919)
Edouard de Jans
1855 - 1919
Chris Miseur (1953)
Chris Miseur
1953
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac (1910 - 1985)
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac
1910 - 1985
François-Antoine Bossuet (1798 - 1889)
François-Antoine Bossuet
1798 - 1889
Serge Vandercam (1924 - 2005)
Serge Vandercam
1924 - 2005
Jacques Joseph Eckhout (1793 - 1861)
Jacques Joseph Eckhout
1793 - 1861

Creators Art Deco

Herta Günther (1934 - 2018)
Herta Günther
1934 - 2018
 Alastair (1887 - 1969)
Alastair
1887 - 1969
Willy Benz-Baenitz (1881 - 1957)
Willy Benz-Baenitz
1881 - 1957
Allan D'Arcangelo (1930 - 1998)
Allan D'Arcangelo
1930 - 1998
Carla Maria Busch Casagrande (1915 - 2008)
Carla Maria Busch Casagrande
1915 - 2008
Erich Wessel (1906 - 1985)
Erich Wessel
1906 - 1985
Oiva Toikka (1931 - 2019)
Oiva Toikka
1931 - 2019
Joe Zucker (1941)
Joe Zucker
1941
Paul Colin (1892 - 1985)
Paul Colin
1892 - 1985
Hede Bühl (1940)
Hede Bühl
1940
James Arthur Baldwin (1924 - 1987)
James Arthur Baldwin
1924 - 1987
Marie Laurencin (1883 - 1956)
Marie Laurencin
1883 - 1956
Abel Rene Philippe (1898 - 1978)
Abel Rene Philippe
1898 - 1978
Harold Ancart (1980)
Harold Ancart
1980
Clemens Pasch (1910 - 1985)
Clemens Pasch
1910 - 1985
Hubert Queloz (1919 - 1973)
Hubert Queloz
1919 - 1973