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René Magritte (1898-1967) L’empire des lumières signed 'Magritte' (lower right); titled and dated '"L'EMPIRE des LUMIÈRES" 1949' (on the reverse). Oil on canvas. 19 1/8 x 23 1/8 in. (48.5 x 58.7 cm.) Painted in 1949. Courtesy Christie's