The Displaced Man

A figure out of time, The Displaced Man fractures the familiar surrealism of René Magritte’s The Son of Man and reassembles it within a world not its own. The faceless, bowler-hatted silhouette remains, but beneath its surface, a vast romantic seascape emerges—reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner or Caspar David Friedrich, where stormy skies and distant horizons symbolize the unknown.

Diagonal slashes cut through the composition, shattering the illusion of wholeness. The man is no longer grounded in a single reality; instead, he exists between eras, between perspectives, between meaning and mystery. The floating apple, once a simple veil, now suggests something deeper—a disruption of identity, a reassembly of the past through the lens of the present.

Blurring surrealism, history, and modern abstraction, The Displaced Man explores what it means to exist in fragments—to be seen, yet obscured; to belong, yet remain out of place.

Editions and Framing:

• Gallery Paper Edition:
  - Museum-quality archival paper
  - Paper prints have an additional 2" white border around each side
  
• Master Canvas Edition:
  - High-grade artist canvas
  - Stretched over a wooden frame
  - Unframed canvas arrives stretched, not framed
  
• Crystal Clear Edition:
  - Specialized printing technology
  - Crystal-clear acrylic presentation
  - Mounted on Dibond, Unframed prints still arrive mounted
  
• All framing is custom made by hand in white or black

Shipping Policy:

• Orders are typically shipped within 4-10 days.
• Each piece is made by hand so timeframes can vary
• We package each order with the utmost care to ensure safe arrival
• International orders may be subject to customs fees and import duties.

Return Policy:

• Returns accepted within 7 days of receiving your art print.
• Art print must be in the same condition as when received.
• Initiate a return by contacting us at returns@ratedarts.com with your order number.
• European Union orders have a 7-day cooling off period for returns.

We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality art pieces and ensuring your complete satisfaction. If your artwork arrives with any issues, we kindly request that you photograph the packaging, including the label, as well as the artwork itself. By sending us these photos, we can promptly address the situation. We value your trust and will happily replace any art piece that requires it.Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with an exceptional experience.