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Magritte painted a second version of the subject in 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMagritte's first Surrealist years\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe painting dates from the moment Magritte found his own voice, shortly after discovering the metaphysical paintings of Giorgio de Chirico. Like de Chirico, he arranges unrelated objects in a stage-like space and lets their juxtaposition create a feeling of unease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title and the storm suggest a perilous journey, while the objects inside the room, the baluster that resembles a human figure and the hand holding a bird, hint at control, captivity and fragile life. Magritte never offered a key to these symbols, leaving the viewer to feel the tension between the calm interior and the violent sea beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm pinks and ochres contrast with the deep blue-black of the sea, giving the painting a dramatic, dreamlike glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA piece for curious minds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vertical format and rich, theatrical composition suit a study, library or office, or a gallery wall devoted to early modern art. 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