René Magritte
René Magritte | |
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Portrait of Magritte in front of his painting La perspective amoureuse, 1961 | |
| Born | René François Ghislain Magritte 21 November 1898 Lessines, Belgium |
| Died | 15 August 1967 (aged 68) Brussels, Belgium |
| Known for | Painter |
| Notable work | The Treachery of Images The Son of Man The Human Condition Golconda The Menaced Assassin |
| Movement | Surrealism |
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René François Ghislain Magritte (French: [ʁəne fʁɑ̃swa ɡilɛ̃ maɡʁit]; 21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967) 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.