Oil on canvas. Attributed to Rene Magritte (1898 - 1967). In this composition, a suited man gazes outwards, his face obscured by a green apple suspended from a branch, an iconic motif recurrent in Magritte’s oeuvre. Signed Magritte on bottom right corner. Label on verso of "This is an Original Oil Painting by the Artist" with hand-written dated 1964. Stampes on verso of Galerie H. Pietzsch GERMANY and EXPORT PERMIT. 92 x 61 cm (36 1/4" x 24"). Magritte’s affinity for paradox is palpable: clarity and simplicity coexist with unsettling mystery. This work resonates with the spirit of rational inquiry, inviting viewers to explore the enigma concealed within the familiar. Notably, the Magritte Museum in Brussels houses an extensive collection of over 200 of his iconic paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, making it a pilgrimage site for admirers of this surrealist master.