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Groundbreaking surrealist, Rene Magritte (1898 – 1967) was a master at mixing wit with illusion. Despite early criticism of his work, he became one of the world’s most significant artists. Magritte often blocked his subject’s face with a floating object, as in “Son of Man,” to challenge human assumptions about the unknown. Magritte’s work remains mentally stimulating and highly influential.

This art print displays sharp, vivid images with a high degree of color accuracy. A member of the versatile family of art prints, this high-quality reproduction represents the best of both worlds: quality and affordability. Art prints are created on paper similar to that of a postcard or greeting card using an offset lithography press.

About the Artist

Rene Magritte (1898 – 1967) was a groundbreaking Surrealist who combined wit and illusion. Magritte, who originally designed wallpaper, posters and ads, began painting full time after receiving a gallery contract. In Magritte’s signature style, he places ordinary objects in unexpected contexts, often blocked faces with floating objects to challenge preconceptions about the unknown. Despite harsh initial criticism of his work, he became one of the world’s most significant artists. Public awareness of Magritte escalated when his art was featured on 1960’s album covers, and it still remains provocative and highly influential.