Le Cicérone 1948

"Le Cicérone" (1948) by Belgian surrealist René Magritte presents a peculiar figure composed of a cannon's barrel as a head, draped in a red cloth. The figure holds a single leaf, its hand protruding from the cannon's side, against the backdrop of a dark, moonlit sky. Magritte's use of realistic imagery juxtaposed with the absurd creates a sense of unease, questioning the viewer's understanding of the world. This work exemplifies his signature style, where ordinary objects are manipulated to create dreamlike scenarios and challenge viewers' perceptions of reality.