Rene Magritte – The False Mirror 1928 The False Mirror 1928 by René Magritte A huge, isolated eye stares out at the viewer. Its left, inner corner has a vivid, viscous quality. The anatomical detailing of this area and its surface sheen contrast with the matte, dead-black of the eye’s pupil, which floats, unmoored, against a limpid, cloud-filled sky of cerulean blue. Although the areas…

Henri Matisse – The Reader Marguerite 1906 The Reader , Marguerite 1906 by Henri Matisse The starting point of Fauvism , Luxury, Calm and Pleasure by Henri Matisse Luxe, Calme et Volupté (Luxury, Calm and Pleasure) is an oil painting by the French artist Henri Matisse . Both foundational in the oeuvre of Matisse and a pivotal work in the history of art, Luxe, Calme et Volupté is considered the…

Rene Magritte – The Voice of Space 1928 The Voice of Space 1928 by René Magritte The Voice of Space (La Voix des airs, 1931) is an oil painting by René Magritte. Four oil versions exist of the image. The most famous is that held in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice. Another publicly displayed version is held at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New…

rene magritte The Flowers of the Abyss 1928 The Flowers of the Abyss 1928 by René Magritte The Adulation of Space (French: L’éloge de l’espace) is a painting in oil on canvas, 81 × 116 cm, created between 1927–28 by Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte. It is held in a private collection. The enigmatic title of the work, as with the majority of Magritte’s, was suggested by one of his…

Henri Matisse – The Musketeer 1903 The Musketeer 1903 by Henri Matisse A musketeer (French: mousquetaire) was a type of soldier equipped with a musket. Musketeers were an important part of early modern armies, particularly in Europe as they normally comprised the majority of their infantry. The musketeer was a precursor to the rifleman. Henri Émile Benoît Matisse was a French artist, known for…

Rene Magritte – Adulation of Space 1928 The Adulation of Space L’éloge de l’espace 1928 by René Magritte The Adulation of Space (French: L’éloge de l’espace) is a painting in oil on canvas, 81 × 116 cm, created between 1927–28 by Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte. It is held in a private collection. The enigmatic title of the work, as with the majority of Magritte’s, was suggested by one…

Rene Magritte – Intermission 1928 Intermission 1928 by René Magritte René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. René became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers’ preconditioned perceptions of reality.  Magritte Rene Early works Rene Magritte was born in…

Rene Magritte – Atlantis L’Atlantide 1927 Atlantis (L’Atlantide) 1927 by René Magritte René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. René became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers’ preconditioned perceptions of reality.  Magritte Rene Early works Rene…

Henri Matisse – Portrait of Andre Derain 1905 Portrait d’André Derain by Henri Matisse The most well-known painters of Fauvism are Henri Matisse, Andre Derain, and Maurice de Vlaminck. See below Matisse Portrait by Andre Derain Derain Andre – Portrait of Matisse 1903 The starting point of Fauvism , Luxury, Calm and Pleasure by Henri Matisse Luxe, Calme et Volupté (Luxury, Calm and Pleasure)…

Henri Matisse Self Portrait in a Striped T-shirt 1906 Henri Matisse list o paintings artworks fauvism art artworks paintings fauvism important biography facts list best top colors Persian with a cross 1929 by Henri Matisse The starting point of Fauvism , Luxury, Calm and Pleasure by Henri Matisse Luxe, Calme et Volupté (Luxury, Calm and Pleasure) is an oil painting by the French artist Henri…

Henri Matisse Persian with a cross 1929 art artworks paintings fauvism important biography facts list best top colors study impressionism nude Persian with a cross 1929 by Henri Matisse The starting point of Fauvism , Luxury, Calm and Pleasure by Henri Matisse Luxe, Calme et Volupté (Luxury, Calm and Pleasure) is an oil painting by the French artist Henri Matisse . Both foundational in the…

Henri Matisse male model 1900 Male Model 1900 by Henri Matisse The starting point of Fauvism , Luxury, Calm and Pleasure by Henri Matisse Luxe, Calme et Volupté (Luxury, Calm and Pleasure) is an oil painting by the French artist Henri Matisse . Both foundational in the oeuvre of Matisse and a pivotal work in the history of art, Luxe, Calme et Volupté is considered the starting point of…

Rene Magritte – La Voleuse The robber1927 The robber – La Voleuse 1927 by René Magritte René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. René became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers’ preconditioned perceptions of reality.  Magritte Rene Early works Rene…

The reckless sleeper, 1927 René surrealism paintings meaning facts biography inspiration analysis list sleep art http://www.ARTisHARD.gr Reckless Sleeper 1927 by René Magritte René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. René became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging…

Let Out of School 1928 by René Magritte René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. René became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers’ preconditioned perceptions of reality.  Magritte Rene Early works Rene Magritte was born in Lessines, in the province of…

Let Out of School 1928 by René Magritte Let Out of School 1928 by René Magritte René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. René became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers’ preconditioned perceptions of reality.  Magritte Rene Early works Rene Magritte was…

Rene Magritte le double secret The double secret 1928 HD The Meaning of Night 1928 by Rene Magritte René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. René became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers’ preconditioned perceptions of reality.  Magritte Rene Early…