The artwork titled “The Conqueror” is an allegorical painting by the Surrealist artist René Magritte, created in 1926 in Brussels, Belgium. It is executed in oil on canvas, with dimensions of 75 x 65 cm, and is currently held in a private collection.
This intriguing piece displays a figure dressed formally in a suit and bow tie, though its head is replaced by a rectangular wooden block, featuring two symmetrical, swirled designs akin to those of an ornate wood-grain pattern. The background contrasts with a blend of abstract, undulating forms suggesting a surreal landscape beneath a vibrant red and dark sky. A prominent green tree branch with roots hanging downward enters from the upper left corner, adding to the surreal and enigmatic feeling of the composition. The overall atmosphere evokes a dream-like quality, characteristic of Magritte’s unique contribution to the Surrealist movement.
