A la rencontre du plaisir 1962

"A la rencontre du plaisir" (1962) by Belgian Surrealist painter René Magritte depicts a man in a bowler hat standing in front of a dark forest lit by a full moon, with a red curtain partially drawn back on the left. The enigmatic scene is characteristic of Magritte's style, which often used everyday objects in unexpected contexts to challenge viewers' perceptions of reality. The work's title, which translates to "Meeting Pleasure," suggests a sense of anticipation and mystery, further enhancing the painting's dreamlike atmosphere.