“Black Magic” is an oil painting on canvas created by the surrealist artist Rene Magritte in 1934 in Brussels, Belgium. The artwork belongs to the art movement of Surrealism and falls within the genre of symbolic painting.
The artwork depicts a female figure whose skin transitions seamlessly from human tones to that of the surrounding sky, creating an ethereal blend with the background. This juxtaposition hints at the mysterious and enchanting qualities inherent in surrealist art. The figure stands beside a dark, jagged rock formation, which sharply contrasts with the serene blue of the sky and sea in the backdrop. A white bird, often a symbol of freedom or the spirit, perches on the woman’s shoulder, adding further symbolic depth to the piece. The overall composition and color palette evoke a sense of calm yet provoke contemplation about the boundaries between reality and illusion.
