List of paintings by René Magritte
This is an incomplete list of the paintings of René Magritte (21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967), a key surrealist painter known for the wittiness of his work.[1]
René Magritte | |
|---|---|
| Born | René François Ghislain Magritte 21 November 1898 Lessines, Belgium |
| Died | 15 August 1967 (aged 68) Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Known for | Painter |
Notable work | The Treachery of Images The Son of Man The Human Condition Golconda The Menaced Assassin |
| Movement | Surrealism |
Timeline
- 1898–1925 Early Years
- 1926–1930 Paris
- 1931–1942 Brussels
- 1943–1947 Sunlit Period
- 1947–1948 Vache Period
- 1949–1960 Mature Period
- 1961–1967 Later Years
Paintings by Magritte
This list includes paintings attributed to Magritte.
1926–1930 Paris
| Image | Title | Year | Location | Medium | Dimensions (cm.) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Menaced Assassin | 1927 | MOMA, New York | oil on canvas | 150.4 × 195.2 cm | Kay Sage Tanguy Fund | |
1949–1960 Mature Period
| Image | Title | Year | Location | Medium | Dimensions (cm.) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Empire of Light, II | 1950 | MOMA, New York | oil on canvas | 79 × 99 cm | Gift of Dominique and John de Menil |
1961–1967 Later Years
| Image | Title | Year | Location | Medium | Dimensions (cm.) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Art of Living | 1967 | Oil on canvas | 54 x 65 cm | Painted for Alexander Iolas |
References
- "René Magritte". The Museum of Modern Art. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
External links
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