
René Magritte
Belgian, 1898–1967 · 1937
On the Threshold of Liberty
René Magritte Belgian, 1898–1967
On the Threshold of Liberty
1937
René Magritte's 'On the Threshold of Liberty' ('Au seuil de la liberté', 1930) is one of his great theatrical paintings, a room opening onto a grid of nine window-like panels — each showing a different image (cloud, forest, nude, bells) — while a cannon points into the gallery. A classic Magritte meditation on framing and perception. Oil on canvas, Art Institute of Chicago.
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Image source: Art Institute of Chicago