Monagrid

Surrealism · 1932–1935

The Eye

Still in copyright: the image isn't shown, only the colors measured from it.

The Eye (1932–1935) by René Magritte. Its palette is led by dark slate (#2e2e2d, 42%) and bone (#ddc0a8, 31%), with accents of light reddish tan, golden umber and taupe. Overall the canvas is mid-toned, muted and warm.

Palette

Color families

Black 36%, Brown 33%, Gray 22%, White 6%, Orange 1%

Measurements

Lightness
0.47
Contrast
0.71
Vividness
0.021
Warmth
+0.99
Complexity
109 cells
Hue range
0.30
Focus
0.33

Details

Date
1932–1935
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
27 × 24 cm
Made in
Belgium
Collection
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

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