Portrait of Pierre Broodcoorens 1921

"Portrait of Pierre Broodcoorens" was painted in 1921 by Belgian Surrealist artist René Magritte. This early work by Magritte demonstrates the influence of Cubism, especially in the fragmented and geometric depiction of the subject's face. The portrait's bold, vibrant colors and simplified forms set it apart from the more traditional portraiture of the time. It captures the essence of Magritte's later artistic development, characterized by its unconventional approach to realism and the exploration of the unexpected.