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René Magritte
Belgian painter (1898–1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Magritte" redirects here. For the asteroid named after the artist, see 7933 Magritte.
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.[1] His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art, and conceptual art.[2]
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![]() Portrait of Magritte in front of his painting La perspective amoureuse, 1961 | |
Born | René François Ghislain Magritte (1898-11-21)21 November 1898 Lessines, Belgium |
Died | 15 August 1967(1967-08-15) (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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