Elementary cosmogonyRené Magritte · 1949

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementSurrealism
  • Creation date1949

René Magritte (1898 – 1967)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Elementary cosmogony
  • Artist: René Magritte
  • Year: 1949
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Main color: Bronze
  • Purpose: Accent
  • Keywords: dreamlike imagery, magritte masterpiece, symbolic painting
  • Color intensity: Vivid
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

Is "Elementary cosmogony" by René Magritte a bright or a dark artwork?

Overall, "Elementary cosmogony" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

What color leads the composition of "Elementary cosmogony" by René Magritte?

The dominant color of "Elementary cosmogony" by René Magritte is bronze (#c96a2e).

What is the recommended use of a print of "Elementary cosmogony"?

A reproduction of "Elementary cosmogony" by René Magritte is recommended for accent. This suggestion follows from the work's subject, mood and colors.

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