Le seize septembre 1957

"Le seize septembre" (1957) by René Magritte is a surrealist painting that depicts a single tree silhouetted against a dark night sky. The moon, a crescent shape, is positioned within the tree’s branches, a surreal juxtaposition that challenges our understanding of perspective and the natural world. The painting’s minimalist composition and muted color palette create a sense of dreamlike mystery, characteristic of Magritte’s exploration of perception and reality.