Collective Invention 1934

"Collective Invention" (1934) by René Magritte, a master of Surrealism, is a prime example of his signature style. This artwork is a captivating and enigmatic depiction of a human figure whose lower body is seamlessly transformed into a fish. This juxtaposition of human and animal, reality and illusion, challenges the viewer's perception of the natural world and its boundaries, prompting contemplation about the nature of identity and creation. The serene, almost dreamlike backdrop of the ocean further emphasizes the paradoxical nature of this surreal image.