وصف
Autograph letter signed, one page, 5,25 x 7,75 inch, personal stationery, Brussels, 20.01.1964, in French, to "Monsieur G. Rönnell" - he received a catalog and ordered a work on Gino Severini (1883-1966, Italian painter and a leading member of the Futurist movement), written and signed in dark ballpoint ink "René Magritte", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph of René Magritte in front of an artwork (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with a horizontal letter fold - in nearly very fine condition.
In parts:
"Monsieur G. Rönnell,
Je vous remercie du catalogue No 31 que vous m`avez envoyé.
Je vous prie de m`envoyer l`ouvrage 1405: Severini G. [...] et la facture que je vous réglerai aussitôt par mandat postal.
Merci d`avance et [...] je vous prie, Monsieur, mes salutations distinguées,
René Magritte"
Translated:
"Dear Mr. G. Rönnell,
Thank you for the catalog No. 31 you sent me.
Please send me book 1405: Severini G. [...] and the invoice, which I will pay you immediately by postal order.
Thank you in advance and [...] please, Sir, my best regards,
René Magritte"
مزيد من المعلومات حول الشخص
Profession:
(1898-1967) Belgian Surrealist artist - he became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images
سنة الميلاد: 1898
René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking and enigmatic paintings. Born on November 21, 1898, in Lessines, Belgium, Magritte showed an early interest in art and attended the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels.
Magritte's work often featured ordinary objects in unexpected contexts, challenging the viewer's perception of reality. One of his most famous paintings, "The Treachery of Images," depicts a pipe with the words "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" (This is not a pipe) underneath, questioning the relationship between an object and its representation.
Throughout his career, Magritte developed a unique style characterized by precise draftsmanship, use of color, and attention to detail. He often painted in a realistic manner, only to subvert this realism by introducing elements of the surreal.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Magritte was associated with the surrealist movement, a group of artists and writers who sought to unlock the subconscious mind through artistic expression. He collaborated with other surrealists such as André Breton and Salvador Dalí, exploring themes of dreams, desire, and the unconscious.
Magritte's work has had a lasting influence on contemporary art, and his paintings continue to captivate and intrigue viewers around the world. He passed away on August 15, 1967, but his legacy as one of the pioneers of surrealism lives on through his timeless and thought-provoking art.
René Magritte's work challenges the boundaries between reality and illusion, inviting viewers to question the nature of perception and representation. His paintings are imbued with a sense of mystery and wonder, inviting us to look beyond the surface and consider the deeper meanings hidden beneath the mundane. Magritte's ability to fuse the ordinary with the extraordinary has solidified his place as one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century.
شهادة الأصالة
تباع جميع القطع لدينا مع شهادة الأصالة. إذا تبين أن قطعة كانت خاطئة أو إذا كنت لا تحب توقيعه ، فستستعيد أموالك لمدى الحياة.
الدفع والأمن
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