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Youth
The painting depicts a symbolic scene in the style of cubism, representing Magritte's early experiments with form and symbolism. The work explores the theme of youth through geometric and abstract representation of figures and space.
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:
1924
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Theme:
symbolism, cubism, depiction of figures, youth
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work reflects the artist's interest in symbolic representation of existential themes and his technical development influenced by cubism.
The key to interpreting the work
The analysis should consider Magritte’s early period and the symbolic meaning of the painting in the context of his stylistic development.See other works by this artist
