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René Magritte

The Sixteenth of September

The Sixteenth of September

Description

René Magritte’s The Sixteenth of September transforms an ordinary scene into a quiet mystery. A tree stands under a starry sky, its branches perfectly framing a crescent moon—blurring the line between what’s hidden and what’s revealed. With his signature surreal touch, Magritte challenges us to pause, look closer, and reconsider the familiar.

Details

  • Giclée fine art print
  • Museum-grade archival pigment inks
  • Printed on 240g acid-free, fine-art paper
  • Glass-free presentation, no framing required
  • Backed by ClaimProof™ for authenticating and claiming

Dimensions

  • Width: 12.6 in / 27 cm
  • Height: 10.6 in / 32 cm
  • Depth (thickness): 0.6 in / 15 mm
  • Weight: 1.3 lb / 580 gr

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More About The piece

René Magritte was a master of the surreal, making the ordinary extraordinary. His 1957 painting, “The Sixteenth of September,” is a classic example. It features a towering tree under a starlit sky, cleverly hiding a crescent moon peeking through its branches. This isn’t just a tree or a moon but a playful challenge to our perceptions.

In this work, Magritte explores the theme of hidden visibility, a common thread in his mid-1950s creations. He turns a simple natural scene into a visual puzzle, where the moon, often a symbol of cyclical change, subtly transforms the familiar into a scene of quiet mystery.

What makes this piece stand out is its invitation to look deeper. Magritte suggests that to truly see, we must pause, much like a tree—silent and observant. Here, the canvas is not just art; it engages us, challenging our viewpoints and tickling our imaginations.

“The Sixteenth of September” is a serene yet spirited dialogue between light and shadow, art and observer, revealing that sometimes the most profound truths are hidden in plain sight, waiting for those patient enough to uncover them.

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