The artwork titled “The Rights of Man” was created by the artist René Magritte in 1947 in Brussels, Belgium. Executed in oil on canvas, this symbolic painting belongs to the Surrealism art movement.
The artwork features a surreal and enigmatic scene set against a moody, overcast sky. In the foreground stands an intriguing figure composed of a stack of spherical shapes, adorned with a red robe draped over its frame. Instead of a typical human head, the figure has a form reminiscent of a cylindrical object with an aperture, adding to its surreal nature. The figure holds a glass in one hand and a leaf in the other, introducing elements that challenge conventional interpretations. Beside the figure, a flaming tuba rests on the ground, its fire contrasting with the otherwise somber setting. In the background, a lamppost stands on a cobblestone path near a stone wall, enhancing the artwork’s mysterious and thought-provoking atmosphere.
