Primevera 1926

"Primevera" is a 1926 painting by René Magritte, currently displayed at the Brachot Gallery in Brussels. The work depicts a woman in a green dress that resembles a watermelon, standing on a checkerboard floor and peeking out from behind a red curtain. The piece exemplifies Magritte's surrealist style, characterized by unexpected juxtapositions and dreamlike imagery. The painting's title, "Primevera," which translates to "Spring" in Italian, adds another layer of intrigue, hinting at a connection between the woman and the natural world. This work of art is an example of Magritte's early Surrealist style, and embodies the themes of fantasy, illusion, and dream-like imagery that would continue to define his artistic output throughout his career.