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8 works across 1 institution
Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 8 works by René Magritte (1898–1967) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Magritte was the leading Belgian Surrealist, known for paintings of ordinary objects in impossible situations that question the relationship between images and reality. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he lived quietly in Brussels, painting in a deliberately conventional realistic style to make his conceptual disruptions more unsettling.
Works by René Magritte are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 8 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
The Blank Signature
c. 1965
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The Human Condition
c. 1933
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The Rape
c. 1966
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The Murderous Sky (Le ciel meurtrier)
c. 1927
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Study for "The Blank Signature"
c. 1965
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Paysage de Baucis (Landscape of Baucis)
c. 1966
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Bijoux Indiscrets
c. 1963
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About the artist
René Magritte
Belgian · Surrealism · 1898–1967
Magritte was the leading Belgian Surrealist, known for paintings of ordinary objects in impossible situations that question the relationship between images and reality. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he lived quietly in Brussels, painting in a deliberately conventional realistic style to make his conceptual disruptions more unsettling.
Key works
The Treachery of ImagesThe Son of ManThe Human Condition
Frequently asked questions
How many René Magritte paintings are on display in Washington DC?
Our current data shows 8 René Magritte paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most René Magritte paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 8 known René Magritte works in Washington DC.
Where else can I see René Magritte's paintings?
René Magritte's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for René Magritte →
Planning your visit to Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.