Magritte

Hardback monograph, Magritte by Jacques Meuris, translated by J.A. Underwood. Published by Greenwich Editions, London, 1994. First edition, 233 pages.

“A comprehensive study of René Magritte’s life and oeuvre, tracing his artistic training, his engagement with Cubism, Dadaism, Italian Futurism and the Belgian Surrealists, and his breakthrough exhibitions in Paris. Featuring 110 full-color and 290 black-and-white illustrations, the volume reveals the breadth of Magritte’s work—from paintings and murals to photography, sculpture, and commercial art. Meuris’s text offers insightful commentary on the artist’s intellectual approach, his enigmatic imagery, and his enduring influence on modern art.”