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Attempting the Impossible
Attempting the Impossible' is a painting by René Magritte from 1928, created in the surrealism style during his Paris creative period. It depicts a symbolic scene typical for Magritte's work, provoking the viewer to reflect on the boundaries of reality and the impossible. The girl in the painting tries to achieve something impossible, reflecting the artist's philosophy concerning perception and paradoxes.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Rene Magritte
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Date of birth and death
21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967
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Natinality
Belgian
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Style
Surrealism with representational technique, ironic juxtapositions, poetic imagery
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Significant works
The Treachery of Images, The Son of Man, The Human Condition, Golconda, The Menaced Assassin
Information about the work
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Year:
1928
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
private collection
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Theme:
surrealism, impossibility, symbolism, naked female body
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The artwork explores themes of illusion, limits of reality, and attempts to transcend boundaries, reflecting Magritte's philosophical approach to art and perception.
The key to interpreting the work
The analysis should consider the surrealist context, the symbolism of impossible actions, and the philosophical approach to perception and reality in Magritte's work.See other works by this artist
