Beschreibung
Eigenhändiger Brief mit Unterschrift, eine Seite, 5,25 x 7,75 inch, persönlicher Briefbogen, Brüssel, 20.01.1964, in französischer Sprache, an "Monsieur G. Rönnell" - er dankt für einen Katalog und bittet um die Zusendung eines Werks von Gino Severini (1883-1966, italienischer Maler des Futurismus und Mosaizist), in dunkler Tinte geschrieben und signiert "René Magritte", zur Ausstellung attraktiv montiert (herausnehmbar) mit einer Photographie von René Magritte (insgesamt 11,75 x 8,25 inch), mit einer horizontalen Faltenspur - in nahezu sehr gutem Zustand.
In Ausschnitten:
"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"
Übersetzt:
"Herr G. Rönnell,
Vielen Dank für den Katalog Nr. 31, den Sie mir zugesandt haben.
Bitte senden Sie mir das Werk 1405: Severini G. [...] und die Rechnung zu, die ich Ihnen umgehend per Postanweisung bezahle.
Vielen Dank im Voraus und [...] bitte, mein Herr, meine besten Grüße,
René Magritte"
Weitere Infos zur Person
Profession:
(1898-1967) Belgian Surrealist artist - he became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images
Geburtsjahr: 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.
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