René Magritte The Sky Bird

Lithograph, 2011

Limited edition of 275 (157/275)

Published by Artvalue (Luxembourg)

Printer: Philippe Moreno, Atelier Art-Lithographies (Paris)

60.00 cm × 45.00 cm (sheet size)

52.00 cm × 37.00 cm (image size)

Signed in the plate

Certificate of authenticity included

Condition: Excellent

Based on the original work: The Sky Bird, 1966

BFK Rives paper

Dry stamp of ADAGP and MAGRITTE Estate

Work Description

The Sky Bird is a representative work that René Magritte achieved in his later years, combining brevity and profound philosophical depth.

Though it features the extremely simple motif of a bird flying in the sky, its interior is filled with blue sky and clouds, merging seamlessly with the background sky.

The bird, a creature that flies in the sky, is simultaneously depicted as the sky itself.
Through this visual paradox, Magritte creates a subtle ripple in the viewer's perception.

What is presented here is not merely a fantastic image.

Magritte is asking,

What is an object?
What is an outline?
What does it mean to see?

These are questions concerning the very root of perception.

We recognize a bird as a bird. But when its interior is filled with sky, how should we understand its existence?

Magritte does not transform reality into a dream; instead, he subtly questions the perceptual structure of reality itself.

With its restrained composition, clear colors, and minimalist, lucid imagery, this work is profoundly tranquil yet imbued with vast philosophical depth.

The Sky Bird brilliantly embodies the essence of Magritte's art:

mystery within clarity.