The Son of Man
The Son of Man (1964)
Oil on canvas, 116 x 89 cm
This work was commissioned by Harry Torczyner in the summer of 1963 and delivered to him in August 1964. He had asked Magritte to do a self-portrait in the spirit of self-portraits by two Flemish painters, Rubens and Ensor, in which the artists wear hats. The title of this work was found by Irène Hamoir, a Belgian poet and an important member of the Belgian surrealist movement.
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PA17MAG - Miniature
- h. 9 cm. with brochure in luxury gift box
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