Plain of Air 1940

"Plain of Air" is a 1940 painting by the Belgian Surrealist artist René Magritte, known for his enigmatic and thought-provoking works. The artwork features a solitary, oversized, leaf-shaped tree in a landscape of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The tree's smooth, flat surface and the lack of visible branches create a sense of abstraction and visual distortion, which is characteristic of Magritte's artistic style. "Plain of Air" is a quintessential example of Surrealist art, which emphasizes the power of the unconscious mind, dreams, and the irrational.