The Telescope (Magritte)
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| Artist | René Magritte |
| Year | 1963 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 176.1 cm × 114.9 cm (69+5⁄16 in × 45+1⁄4 in) |
| Location | Menil Collection, Houston |
The Telescope (French: Le Téléscope) is a 1963 oil on canvas painting by René Magritte.[1]
The painting depicts a window through which a partly clouded blue sky can be seen. However, the right side of the window is partially open, revealing a black background where the viewer would expect to see a continuation of the clouds and sky.
