The Son of Man
ArtistRene Magritte
Year1964
MediumOil on canvas
LocationPrivate collection
About The Son of Man
Features a man in a bowler hat with his face hidden by a green apple. Magritte said everything we see hides another thing. A self-portrait of sorts. The apple is a recurring symbol in Magrittes work. Painted as a deliberate self-criticism about what is visible and hidden.
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