Carlo Bonte

Rene Magritte

1898-1967

Belgian surrealist Rene Magritte’s early artwork was inspired by Pablo Picasso. Magritte attended art school in Brussels and honed his painting style while working in advertising. His goal was to challenge perceptions by creating images that delved into the dark areas of the mind. However, Rene Magritte’s paintings were often panned by critics for looking too much like his advertising illustrations. He also used text, which was frowned upon by artists and critics during that period.

After WWII, Rene Magritte’s paintings strayed from darker subjects and abstract art to lighter impressionist-style pieces. This variety is evident in Rene Magritte’s prints for sale, which include everything from classical landscapes to humorous abstract pieces. Browse other abstract paintings for sale online to find interesting pieces to decorate your home.

Past Lots

René Magritte (1898-1967), 'Le Bouquet tout fait', chromolithograph, N° 250/300, 50 x 62 cm

Sold: $2,400

René Magritte (1898-1967), ‘La Philosophie de la Peinture’, art portfolio containing 10 offsets, N° 13/40

Sold: $1,500

Wool tapestry by René Magritte (1898 - 1967), 1923, 'Femme Alongée', 139 x 202 cm

Sold: $800