Companions of Fear | René Magritte | 1942

The painting "Companions of Fear" by René Magritte, dating from around 1942, is a surreal composition that places owls, traditionally nocturnal and mysterious birds, within an incongruous daytime setting. Magritte's work often explores the boundaries between reality and the imagined, and in this painting, the owls are depicted standing on two legs and are oversized in comparison to the plant life around them, further enhancing the surrealistic quality of the image. The owls' solemn and penetrating gazes evoke a sense of introspection and contemplation, resonating with the painting's title and suggesting a deeper, possibly unsettling, narrative beneath the quiet surface.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

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Print: 

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• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging