The artwork titled “Soir d’orage, strange perfume by mem” was created by the Belgian artist Rene Magritte circa 1946 in Brussels. It is part of the Surrealism art movement and is categorized within the genre of still life.
The artwork portrays a large, elegantly designed perfume bottle labeled “Soir d’orage” in the foreground, standing prominently on a wooden surface. Beside the perfume bottle lies a single, detailed rose, adding a delicate touch to the scene. In the background, three white figurine-like objects, akin to abstract chess pieces, seem to observe the bottle. The sky depicted is dramatic and stormy with swirling clouds, reinforcing the theme of an evening storm, which the perfume’s name suggests. Magritte’s characteristic infusion of mystique and surrealism is evident in the heightened contrast between everyday objects and their mysterious setting, evoking a sense of strangeness and contemplation.
