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Not to Be Reproduced

Not to Be Reproduced
(La reproduction interdite)
ArtistRené Magritte
Year1937
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions81.3 cm × 65 cm (32.0 in × 26 in)
LocationMuseum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Not to Be Reproduced (La reproduction interdite, 1937) is a painting by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte. It is currently owned by the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam.[1]

This painting was commissioned by poet and Magritte patron Edward James and is considered a portrait of James although James's face is not depicted.[2]: 106  This painting was one of three produced by Magritte for the ballroom of James's London home. The other two were The Red Model (1937) and Time Transfixed (1938).[3][4]

The work depicts a man standing in front of a mirror, but whereas the book on the mantelpiece is reflected correctly, the man's reflection also shows him from behind.

  1. ^ René Magritte - Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Archived September 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Calvocoressi, Richard, Magritte. Phaidon, London, UK (1984)
  3. ^ Calvocoressi, pg. 102.
  4. ^ Object Information | The Art Institute of Chicago

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