Golconda Print Rene Magritte

Description

René Magritte, as one of the pioneers of surrealist art, was an artist who managed to astonish the viewer by presenting ordinary objects and scenes in unexpected contexts. His Golconda, completed in 1953, is one of the most striking examples of this approach.

Golconda draws attention with the repetition of male figures in hats and coats floating in the sky. Although these figures seem to float above the cityscape, they also give the impression that they might be falling to the ground. This double meaning creates an ambiguity unique to Magritte’s art. The absurdity hidden in a routine image pushes the viewer to question the perception of reality.

The title of the work is associated with the city of Golconda in India, a symbol of historical wealth. This title, combined with the content of the painting, can be interpreted as an ironic criticism of materialism, individualism and modern society.

Our Golconda Print Rene Magritte prints are produced with high quality printing techniques. Artworks, original paintings or all the fine details of a picture are reflected in our museum quality posters or canvas art prints. You can buy our wall art prints framed or unframed. Our framed prints come ready to hang so you can easily hang them on your walls. We make simple changes for all your orders free of charge. You can specify your wishes in the order details at checkout, such as a name to be written on the product or the printing area of the photo etc.