Lovers

Mediums: oil, canvas.
Dimensions: 54 x 73,4 сm.
Location: The New York Museum of Modern Art (New York, the USA).

People whose faces are hidden behind white cloth often appear in the artist’s paintings, demonstrating his love of mysticism and secrets. Perhaps the author wanted to say that lovers are so passionate about their passion that they see nothing around and remain a mystery, both for others and for each other, or intended to express a statement that there are no barriers to true love. In any case, the picture causes a mixed reaction from the audience and a vague feeling of anxiety. In the same year, Magritte created another similar picture, which has a more optimistic attitude. In that painting, lovers are depicted against the backdrop of the landscape and turned to the viewer, but their faces are hidden by the same white clothes.