Spring 1965

René Magritte's "Spring" (1965) is a surrealist painting that embodies the artist's signature style of juxtaposing everyday objects in unexpected ways. The painting depicts a bird, made of leaves and flying in a clear blue sky, above a nest filled with eggs on a ledge. The scene evokes a sense of mystery and contradiction, challenging the viewer's perception of reality. The bird, which should be flying overhead, is instead constructed from the very landscape below, a hallmark of Magritte's fascination with the illusory nature of perception. This masterful use of surrealist techniques invites contemplation on the nature of reality and the power of our imaginations.