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Etching and aquatint in colors on Japon nacré - Stamped signature, and hand-numbered in pencil // René Magritte's L'Art de Vivre (1968) is a limited edition etching and aquatint, exemplifying his surrealist approach. The artwork portrays a figure in a suit with a large, moon-like head, set against a landscape of mountains and a cloudy sky. This surreal composition invites viewers to contemplate the bizarre and the ordinary, a hallmark of Magritte’s work where objects and contexts are juxtaposed to challenge our perception of reality. The print, created on Japon nacré paper, is stamped with the artist’s signature and hand-numbered in pencil, limited to an edition of 150.
L'Art de Vivre, 1968
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Etching and aquatint in colors on Japon nacré - Stamped signature, and hand-numbered in pencil // René Magritte's L'Art de Vivre (1968) is a limited edition etching and aquatint, exemplifying his surrealist approach. The artwork portrays a figure in a suit with a large, moon-like head, set against a landscape of mountains and a cloudy sky. This surreal composition invites viewers to contemplate the bizarre and the ordinary, a hallmark of Magritte’s work where objects and contexts are juxtaposed to challenge our perception of reality. The print, created on Japon nacré paper, is stamped with the artist’s signature and hand-numbered in pencil, limited to an edition of 150.
What is Modern Realism?
Modern Realism is an art style that depicts subjects as they exist in reality. Emerging after the development of abstract art, Modern Realism combines traditional realistic representation with modern techniques and approaches. Artists in this style focus on painting or drawing everyday life, portraying realistic subjects with a contemporary perspective.