The artwork, titled “The Great War,” was created by the renowned artist René Magritte in 1964 in Belgium. This piece is part of the Surrealism art movement and can be classified under the genre of symbolic painting.
The artwork depicts a female figure adorned in an elegant white dress, gloves, and a large, ornate hat made of white feathers. She holds a delicate, white lace parasol in one hand and a small, fur-covered handbag in the other. Curiously, the woman’s face is entirely obscured by a cluster of purple flowers and green leaves, creating an intriguing contrast between her refined attire and the natural elements obscuring her identity. The background features a serene scene with a clear blue sky and a distant horizon, enhancing the surreal and enigmatic nature of the painting.
