The break in the clouds (The calm)
- Artist
- Rene Magritte
- Date
- 1941 ; Carcasonne \/ Carcassonne , France
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
- Location
- Brachot Gallery
"The Break in the Clouds (The Calm)" is a evocative symbolic painting that captures a serene moment of tranquility. Executed on canvas with rich oil paints, it beautifully explores the nude genre by depicting a human figure amidst a calm atmosphere, highlighting the aesthetic and moral reflections of its era. The composition evokes a sense of peace, reminiscent of Surrealism with its dreamlike quality. The work exemplifies how nudes have historically represented both artistic ideals and societal standards, emphasizing the importance of the nude as a vital subject in Western art's evolution.
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