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The Blank Signature by René Magritte

The Blank Signature
René Magritte
1965
Oil on canvas
Surrealism
National Gallery of Art

René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking and witty imagery that challenges viewers' perceptions of reality. His work often features inconsistencies or ordinary objects in unusual contexts, giving new meaning to the familiar. His impossibilities force the viewer to reflect on representation and reality. Magritte's clean, precise style and philosophical approach made him a key figure in 20th-century art, influencing both contemporary art and popular culture.

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