The domain of Arnheim 1938

"The Domain of Arnheim" (1938) by René Magritte is an iconic Surrealist artwork that depicts a snow-capped mountain range seemingly transformed into a giant eagle's head. This enigmatic painting, with its deceptive realism, challenges viewers' perceptions and highlights the arbitrary nature of representation in art. The juxtaposition of a natural landscape with an abstract form, along with the minimal foreground detail, intensifies the feeling of an altered reality.