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René Magritte

Native name: René François Ghislain Magritte

Birth name: René François Ghislain Magritte

Also known as: Magritte, Magritte, René

Place of birth:

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Birth date:

1898-11-21 • Birth Sign: Scorpio

Citizenship:

Belgium

Death date:

1967-08-15 (68 years old)

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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.

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