Magritte biography for kids
Magritte biography for kids
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René Magritte facts for kids
"Magritte" redirects here. For the asteroid named after the artist, see 7933 Magritte.
Quick facts for kids René Magritte | |
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Portrait of Magritte in front of his painting The Pilgrim, taken by Lothar Wolleh in 1967 | |
| Born | René François Ghislain Magritte (1898-11-21)21 November 1898 Lessines, Belgium |
| Died | 15 August 1967(1967-08-15) (aged 68) Brussels, Belgium |
| Known for | Painter |
Notable work | The Treachery of Images The Son of Man The Human Condition Golconda The Menaced Assassin |
| Movement | Surrealism |
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René François Ghislain Magritte ( 21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his depictions of familiar objects in unfamiliar, unexpected contexts, which often provoked questions about the nature and boundaries of reality and representation.
His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art, and conceptual art.
Early life
René Magritte was born in Lessines, i