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René Magritte

Q: When was René Magritte born?

René Magritte was born on November 21, 1898, in Lessines, Belgium.

Q: When did René Magritte pass away?

René Magritte passed away on August 15, 1967, in Brussels, Belgium.

Q: What are some key periods in René Magritte's artistic career?

René Magritte's career can be divided into several periods, including his early work (1910s-1920s), his involvement with Surrealism (1920s-1940s), and his later period where he revisited earlier themes and styles (1950s-1960s).

Q: When did René Magritte paint 'The Treachery of Images'?

René Magritte painted 'The Treachery of Images' in 1929. It is one of his most famous works, known for its depiction of a pipe with the caption 'Ceci n'est pas une pipe' ('This is not a pipe').

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1898 — 1967

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Born November 21, 1898

Died August 15, 1967

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Lessines, Belgium

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