À la Suite de l'eau, les nuages
c. 1926
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4 works across 1 institution
Zurich's Kunsthaus Zürich holds 4 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.
Kunsthaus Zürich
💎 Hidden GemZurich · 4 works on display
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 Zurich?
Our current data shows 4 René Magritte paintings on display in Zurich, spread across the Kunsthaus Zürich. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Zurich has the most René Magritte paintings?
Kunsthaus Zürich holds all 4 known René Magritte works in Zurich.
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 Zurich
Zurich's Kunsthaus is Switzerland's largest art museum, a short walk from the main station (HB) or the Kunsthaus tram stop. Pre-booking is recommended for major temporary exhibitions. The ZürichCard covers public transport and museum entry across the city.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.