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[H2]Artist and Title[/H2]
[A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=rené+magritte,rené,magritte&']René Magritte[/A], a Belgian Surrealist painter, is the artist behind [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+son+of+man&']'The Son of Man'[/A]. The painting was completed in 1964.
[H2]Size and Media[/H2]
The painting measures 89 cm x 116 cm and is created using oil on canvas.
[H2]Style[/H2]
Magritte's style is characterized by the use of ordinary objects in an unusual context, which creates a sense of mystery and unease. The Son of Man is no exception to this rule.
[H2]Interpretation[/H2]
The painting features a man in an overcoat and bowler hat, his face obscured by a floating green apple. This self-portrait has left many interpretations to be discussed. Some suggest religion, others conformity to society, hiding who you truly are, and as Magritte himself explains, the conflict between reality and representation.
[H2]Date[/H2]
The Son of Man was painted in 1964, towards the end of Magritte's career. By this time, he had developed a distinctive style that combined Surrealism with Realism.
[H2]Further Analysis[/H2]
In The Son of Man, Magritte uses the apple to hide his real face, creating a sense of anonymity and mystery. The man's formal attire contrasts with the informal setting, adding to the sense of unease. The painting has become one of Magritte's most famous works and is often interpreted as a commentary on the nature of identity and representation.
[H2]Related Works[/H2]
Magritte's other notable works include [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+lovers,lovers&']'The Lovers'[/A], [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+treachery+of+images,treachery,images&']'The Treachery of Images'[/A], and 'Golconda'. These paintings, like The Son of Man, use ordinary objects in an unusual context to create a sense of mystery and unease.
[H2]Conclusion[/H2]
The Son of Man is a fascinating painting that invites interpretation and analysis. Its combination of Surrealism and Realism, its use of ordinary objects in an unusual context, and its exploration of the nature of identity and representation make it a significant work in Magritte's oeuvre. To learn more about René Magritte and his other works, visit [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Artists/Rene-Magritte']WahooArt.com[/A].
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[LI][A HREF='https://artincontext.org/the-son-of-man-magritte/']'The Son of Man' Magritte - An Analysis of the Famous Apple …[/A][/LI]
[LI][A HREF='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Son_of_Man']The Son of Man - Wikipedia[/A][/LI]
[LI][A HREF='https://www.thehistoryofart.org/rene-magritte/son-of-man/']The Son of Man by Rene Magritte - The History of Art[/A][/LI]
[LI][A HREF='https://artfilemagazine.com/the-son-of-man-by-rene-magritte/']'The Son of Man' by René Magritte - A Detailed Analysis[/A][/LI]
[LI][A HREF='https://www.wikiart.org/en/rene-magritte/son-of-man-1964']The Son of Man, 1964 - Rene Magritte - WikiArt.org[/A][/LI]
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Rene Magritte
Rene Magritte
Oil On Canvas
Oil On Canvas