The conqueror 1926

René Magritte’s “The Conqueror” (1926) is a surrealist painting that depicts a man whose head is replaced by a wooden plank with intricate carvings. The background is a stark landscape with a red sky and a green tree root hanging down from the top. Magritte’s work often explores the tension between reality and perception, challenging viewers to question their assumptions about the world around them. This painting exemplifies Magritte’s signature style, characterized by the juxtaposition of everyday objects in unexpected ways, creating a sense of disorientation and wonder.