The artwork entitled “Advertisement for ‘Norine'” was created by René Magritte around the year 1925 in Brussels, Belgium. This piece belongs to the Art Deco movement and serves as an advertisement, specifically within the “Advertisement for ‘Norine'” series.
The artwork features stylized, abstract figures characteristic of the Art Deco style. The central focus is on two elegantly dressed, faceless female figures. One figure is depicted in a flowing, black dress, composed of simplified shapes and dark shades, standing with an elegant, yet static posture. The other figure, seated with architectural lines denoting her attire, is portrayed using a minimalistic, geometric approach and a muted color palette, accentuated by occasional bold hues such as red and green. A striking feature is the fluidity with which Magritte transitions between shadows and light, achieving a cohesive, yet visually compelling aesthetic. The text at the bottom of the artwork, written in French, reads “la robe ‘musette’ de Norine,” translating to “the ‘musette’ dress by Norine,” hinting at the advertising nature of the piece and its connection to haute couture fashion.
