René Magritte
Surrealist painter, 'The Treachery of Images'
Born
November 21st, 1898
126 years ago
Died
August 15th, 1967
58 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Belgium
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A Belgian painter focused on surrealism, incorporated ordinary objects into unusual contexts to challenge perceptions of reality. Explored themes of illusion and meaning through various paintings. Used a distinctive style characterized by whimsical imagery and clever titles. Worked from the 1920s into the 1960s, leaving a significant mark on the art world with a unique perspective on visual representation.
Created 'The Treachery of Images' in 1929
Painted 'The Son of Man' in 1964
Influenced the surrealist movement
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