René Magritte's 1927 Surrealist Painting 'The Menaced Assassin' at MoMA
René Magritte's 1927 oil painting 'The Menaced Assassin' measures 59-1/4 by 76-7/8 inches. The work is housed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Copyright is held by C. Herscovici in Brussels and Artists Rights Society in New York. Artcritical published this entry on October 9, 2013. The painting represents a key example of Magritte's surrealist period. Its dimensions and medium are precisely documented. Ownership and rights information is clearly specified. The artwork continues to be part of MoMA's permanent collection.
Key facts
- René Magritte painted 'The Menaced Assassin' in 1927
- The painting is oil on canvas
- Dimensions are 59-1/4 x 76-7/8 inches
- Located at Museum of Modern Art, New York
- Copyright held by C. Herscovici, Brussels
- Copyright also held by Artists Rights Society, New York
- Artcritical published entry on October 9, 2013
- Entry was posted at 8:31 pm
Entities
Artists
- René Magritte
Institutions
- Museum of Modern Art
- Artists Rights Society
- artcritical
Locations
- New York
- Brussels
- Belgium