The artwork entitled “Project of poster ‘The center of textile workers in Belgium (celebration on 18th September)'”, created in 1938 by the renowned artist René Magritte, is housed in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels. This poster represents the Surrealism art movement and was designed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Belgian textile workers’ union.
The artwork features a strong and vivid visual composition. Central to the design is an illustration of a hand holding a red flag flanked by an elongated spindle, symbolizing textile work. The text at the top reads, “Ouvriers et Ouvrieres Textiles,” translating to “Textile Workers,” while the prominent white text “40e Anniversaire” underscores the significance of the celebration. The date, “18 Septembre,” is strikingly displayed near the flag, highlighting the event’s importance. The bottom section bears the title, “Centrale des Ouvriers Textiles de Belgique,” situating the context of the celebration firmly within the Belgian textile sector. The overall design employs a restrained yet effective palette, which is typical of Magritte’s surrealistic approach.
