Magritte

[ma-greet]

noun

1. René 1898–1967, Belgian painter.

Magritte

/ maɡrit /

noun

1. René (rəne). 1898–1967, Belgian surrealist painter. By juxtaposing incongruous objects, depicted with meticulous realism, his works create a bizarre and disturbing impression

Example Sentences

Mr. Wainwright’s version does fondle the trademark pipe, which suggests the original Maigret as well as a painting by Magritte.

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His inspiration appears more “childhood ducks” or novelty store rejects than, say, Rene Magritte or Lucian Freud.

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In a video interview from her home in Los Angeles, her own artwork on the wall behind her, Beane spoke about her affection for Charlie Kaufman, René Magritte and the band Big Thief.

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A dozen of the sales involved Sotheby’s, and the trial is focusing on the sales of four specific works — a Modigliani sculpture and paintings by da Vinci, Klimt and Magritte.

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Other artworks that Kornstein said involved improper markups that will be addressed at the trial were a Modigliani sculpture and paintings by Gustav Klimt and Rene Magritte.

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