Artwork details · 2026-06-24

The Treachery of Images

by René Magritte · 1929

The Treachery of Images by René Magritte

Artist

René François Ghislain Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his depictions of familiar objects in unfamiliar, unexpected contexts, which often provoked questions about the nature and boundaries of reality and representation. His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art, and conceptual art.

Learn more about René Magritte

Artwork

The Treachery of Images is a 1929 painting by Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte. It is also known as This Is Not a Pipe, Ceci n'est pas une pipe and The Wind and the Song. It is on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Learn more about this painting

Quick facts

Artist
René Magritte
Year
1929
Movement
Surrealism
Country
Belgium
Location
musée d'Art du comté de Los Angeles