Lithograph, high-grain velvet paper, 50 x 36 cm clear passe-partout, 73 x 54 framed passe-partout limited edition, numbered in pencil 69/100, signed from the plate under the composition "Magritte", publisher's dry stamp p.d.: "EDIZIONI ARO D'ARTE;". Dry stamp l.d.: "S.P.A.D.E.M. Paris" (SPADEM is the French equivalent of the Polish ZAIKS), hologram "verification of authenticity" on the back. Original certificate.
René François Ghislain Magritte - Belgian painter, surrealist. Called "the author of words and things. René Magritte's paintings are highly regarded around the world, both among art critics and the general public. He had an extremely distinctive way of depicting reality, often through seemingly realistic scenes that contained absurd, surrealistic elements
Magritte's paintings have influenced and continue to influence contemporary art, film, advertising, design and music. Artists such as Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, designers and even film directors have drawn inspiration from his work. Elements of Magritte's surrealism appear in films, such as those created by David Lynch, who was inspired by his aesthetics.
René Magritte's painting titled "Black Magic" (La magie noire) is a fascinating example of Surrealist play of contrasts and symbolism. It depicts a nude woman, whose body goes from one color to another: the upper part is blue, reminiscent of the color of the sky, while the lower part is beige, reminiscent of the color of a rock or flesh in its natural flesh tone. This color contrast makes the figure appear ethereal and earthy, spiritual and physical at the same time.
Magritte's works are exhibited in prestigious museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. His work regularly appears in major retrospective exhibitions, which attract crowds of visitors.
There is constant interest from collectors and high prices at auctions: Magritte is also highly regarded on the art market. His paintings fetch high prices at international auctions. For example, in 2022 his painting "L'empire des lumières" was sold for more than $79 million, making it one of the most expensive works of Surrealist art in history.
