René Magritte
Belgian surrealist (1898–1967)
René Magritte was born on November 21, 1898 in Lessines and died on August 15, 1967 in Schaerbeek, aged 68. Recorded occupations: painter, illustrator, draftsperson, photographer, printmaker and filmmaker. Country of citizenship: Belgium. Associated movement: Belgian surrealism. Fields of work: painting. Notable works include “The Treachery of Images”, “The Mysteries of the Horizon”, “Golconda”, “The lovers”, “The Empire of Lights” and “The Son of Man”. Educated at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels.
- Born
- November 21, 1898 · Lessines
- Died
- August 15, 1967 · Schaerbeek
- Age at death
- 68
- Citizenship
- Belgium
- Occupations
- painter, illustrator, draftsperson, photographer, printmaker, filmmaker
- Movements
- Belgian surrealism
- Notable works
- The Treachery of Images, The Mysteries of the Horizon, Golconda, The lovers, The Empire of Lights, The Son of Man
- Education
- Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels
- Wikipedia editions
- 84 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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