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The Lovers II By René Margritte, Paris 1928




The way that the figures are covered by a veil adds a sense of mystery and ambiguity, allowing it to be anyone. The juxtaposition of the soft fabric with the rigid, structured background heightens feelings of separation and yearning. The restrained color scheme and hidden expressions stir a mix of emotional curiosity and wistfulness, drawing viewers into a hauntingly evocative atmosphere.

The Lovers II By René Margritte is currently being held in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. When I see René Magritte’s The Lovers II I think of the suffocation of love and how yet, even if love will completely ruin us, we will still blindly give into it. I have always loved this piece, I have even thought of getting it as a tattoo at some point. I think that theres something so beautiful about the ambiguity of this piece the fact that the people could be anyone. 



Bibliography

“The Lovers II, 1928 by Rene Magritte The Lovers II, 1928 by Rene Magritte.” Rene Magritte, https://www.renemagritte.org/the-lovers-2.jsp#google_vignette. Accessed 10 September 2024.

“René Magritte. The Lovers. Paris 1928.” MoMA, https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79933. Accessed 10 September 2024.


 

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  1. Lilly ByrdSeptember 19, 2024 at 6:42 PM

    Hi Gwyneth I love this art piece! Your explanation of the piece is absolutely beautiful!!

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