René Magritte

René François Ghislain Magritte 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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Who was born first?

• René Magritte and George Gershwin were born the same year
• René Magritte and Eduard Wiiralt were born the same year
• René Magritte and M. C. Escher were born the same year
• René Magritte and Henry Moore were born the same year
• René Magritte and Alexander Calder were born the same year

Timeline

1. Alexander CalderJuly 22, 1898 – November 11, 1976
2. Eduard WiiraltMarch 20, 1898 – January 8, 1954
3. George GershwinSeptember 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937
4. Henry MooreJuly 30, 1898 – August 31, 1986
5. M. C. EscherJune 17, 1898 – March 27, 1972
6. René Magritte (this page)November 21, 1898 – August 15, 1967

Related

• Vincent van GoghMarch 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890
• Pablo PicassoOctober 25, 1881 – April 8, 1973
• MichelangeloMarch 6, 1475 – February 18, 1564
• RembrandtJuly 15, 1606 – October 4, 1669
• Matsuo Bashō1644 – November 28, 1694
• Frida KahloJuly 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954
• Le CorbusierOctober 6, 1887 – August 27, 1965
• Francisco GoyaMarch 30, 1746 – April 16, 1828