This Rene Magritte exhibition poster is "L'Empire des lumières" or "Empire of Light" from 1953/1954. Here Magritte shows a night landscape depicting a quiet, dark street lined with trees and a solitary house illuminated by an outdoor lamp, set incongruously beneath a bright, sunlit blue sky with fluffy white clouds. Magritte created 27 oil and gouache variations of Empire of Light between 1949 and 1964. The 1953–54 version rendered here is among the most famous in the series.
Publisher & Origin: Produced and printed in Paris by Jnf Productions under official license from ADAGP and Charly Herscovici.
Dimensions: 39.5 in x 23.5 in (100 cm x 70 cm)
Condition: Good, but some photo glare to the dark areas.
René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. He 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. His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art, and conceptual art.
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Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the charm.
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