Le monde des images 1950

"Le monde des images" (1950) by René Magritte is a Surrealist painting that depicts a window with a shattered pane, revealing a seascape with a setting sun. The broken glass is scattered on the floor, appearing as fragments of the image itself, suggesting a disruption in the perception of reality. Magritte was known for his exploration of the relationship between words, images, and meaning, and this artwork exemplifies his use of visual paradoxes to challenge the viewer's understanding of the world. The painting's unsettling and dreamlike quality is characteristic of Surrealism, a movement that sought to tap into the subconscious mind and challenge conventional ways of seeing.