Magritte Bowler Man Green Apple Son of Man Glass Dome Paperweight 3W

Surreal Imagery for Your Desk

This glass dome paperweight features René Magritte’s iconic Son of Man, the mysterious bowler-hatted figure with his face hidden behind a floating green apple. The familiar image blends sharp realism with unexpected fantasy, a hallmark of Surrealism. The clear dome amplifies the artwork’s depth, giving the illusion that the apple drifts directly before your eyes.

Magritte explored identity, concealment, and perception through recurring motifs such as bowler hats, clouds, and everyday objects placed in uncanny settings. This desk accessory captures that quiet mystery while offering a small daily moment of wonder. It pairs beautifully with other Surrealist gifts from our Magritte & Dalí Collection.

Product Details for Magritte paperweight

• Half-dome glass paperweight with vivid reproduction of Magritte’s Son of Man.
• Includes an elegant presentation box with white sateen lining.
• Ideal for desks, home offices, and collectors of Surrealist art.
• Part of the Parastone Museum Gift Collection. (PN PMAG1)
• Size: 3 in W × 3 in L × 1.5 in H. Weight: 0.9 lbs.
• Coordinates with our resin figurine: Son of Man Bowler Hat Statue.

About René Magritte

René Magritte (1898–1967) remains one of the most influential artists of the Surrealist movement. He challenged viewers to question the nature of reality by pairing everyday objects with impossible situations. His famous paradox, “Ceci n’est pas une pipe.”, introduced the idea that images can never be the objects they represent. Magritte preferred quiet, deliberate compositions that inspire reflection rather than shock.

Understanding the “Son of Man”

Painted in 1964, the Son of Man invites viewers to consider what remains hidden versus what is seen. Magritte called the apple a symbol of “human conflict,” because it blocks the face while encouraging closer examination. That tension between concealment and revelation gives this small desk object surprising emotional depth.

Outbound Links

• Scholarly analysis of Magritte’s symbolism
• Academic discussion of Surrealist visual philosophy