The artwork, titled “Poster for Cigarettes ‘Belga’,” was created by renowned surrealist artist René Magritte in 1935 in Brussels, Belgium. This piece belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is classified within the genre of posters.
In this visually striking artwork, the central focus is a sophisticated woman depicted in a black-and-white illustration. She is portrayed with stylishly curled hair, a fashionable hat adorned with a ribbon, and a cigarette delicately poised near her lips. Her expression is both alluring and confident, capturing the elegance and mystique characteristic of the period. The woman’s image is set within an oval frame against a plain background, accentuating her features and drawing attention to her poised demeanor. Below the illustrated figure, the word “BELGA” is prominently displayed in bold, uppercase letters, lending a direct and assertive flair to the advertisement. The clean, monochromatic design and poised composition reflect Magritte’s distinct surrealist touch within the commercial medium.
