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The Son of Man (1964) by René Magritte

The Son of Man (1964) by René Magritte

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René Magritte’s The Son of Man (1964) is one of the most iconic and thought-provoking works in surrealist art. The painting features a man in a gray overcoat and bowler hat standing against a low wall, beyond which the sea and a cloudy sky stretch endlessly. His face is obscured by a hovering green apple, revealing only one visible eye peeking from behind it.

This surreal self-portrait challenges the viewer’s perception of reality, identity, and concealment. Magritte himself said of the painting: "Everything we see hides another thing, we always want to see what is hidden by what we see." The apple—ordinary yet deliberately placed—forces us to confront the tension between the visible and the hidden, the known and the unknowable.

Bold, mysterious, and endlessly interpreted, The Son of Man remains a timeless symbol of surrealism, individuality, and the human desire for truth.

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Painting Theory Paint by Numbers Kits are designed to make being an artist  easy and enjoyable.  Each kit includes a high-quality canvas with a pre-printed design, along with a set of numbered acrylic paints and 3 size brushes.  Simply match the numbers on the canvas with the corresponding paint colors and fill in the areas. The result is a stunning masterpiece that you can proudly display or gift to others.

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All our Canvas by Numbers painting kits include everything you need:

  • Finely woven linen blend canvas.
  • Pre-mixed acrylic-based paint set.
  • 3x artist paint brushes.
  • Color print of your photo.
  • Reference sheet of the canvas.
  • Getting Started quick guide.

Key Tips for Choosing Your Image:

1. Image Resolution/Quality:The sharper, the better.

2. Distance from the Camera:The closer to the camera the subject is, the more detail we can capture. Close-up shots work best.

3. Lighting:Opt for evenly lit photos. The light should come from the camera angle. Avoid intense backlight, shadows on the subjects, dark pictures, or color filters.

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Shaylee Crooks

Nice colors, good quality.

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Kristina Rogahn

Final product looked amazing!

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Ulices Ward

I really enjoyed painting these.

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Raymundo Bauch

Fun and relaxing

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D'angelo Powlowski

Great quality kit!

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