• Item is Rene Mageritte "The Empire of Lights" Rare Vintage Original 1st 1960 Shorewood Published Limited Edition Lithographic Print

  •  The paradoxical image of a nighttime street, lit only by a single street light, beneath a daytime sky.[2] In this case the artist was inspired by the works of John Atkinson Grimshaw, an English painter from the Victorian era, who had delighted in his time to paint urban views at sunset.[3]

    The paintings inspired a scene in the 1973 horror film The Exorcist, which was used on the film's posters and home video releases, in which the character Father Merrin stands in front of the MacNeil family's house.[4][5] It also inspired the artwork for the cover of Jackson Browne's 1974 album Late for the Sky.

    Born November,21 1898 – 15 August 1967) was a Belgian Surrealist artist. He became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality. His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art and conceptual art.


  • Measuring 22 1/2" X 28 1/2" ( It comes with a COA Certificate of Authenticity 

  • Item is in Near Mint to Mint condition.(C9-C10)

  • We grade our items according to the Iguide Universal 10-Point Grading Scale.
  • C10 Mint - Investment quality. No perceptible flaws of any kind.
  • C9 Near Mint - Investment quality. Minor flaw on an otherwise unused item.
  • C8 Excellent - Investment quality. A few minor defects. Pin holes, small tears,etc.
  • C7 Very Good to Excellent - Fine. Several defects. Still a very nicely preserved item.
  • C6 Very Good - The typical used item in average condition. Several defects
  • C5 Good to Very Good - A heavily-worn item.
  • C4 Good - Below average but still suitable for display.
  • C3 Fair - Heavily worn, but yet still complete.
  • C2 Poor to Fair - An extremely worn, possibly even incomplete item.
  • C1 Poor - The lowest grade, representing items in the lowest possible condition.

  • Lithographs issued in 1960 by Shorewood Publishing represent the gold standard of 20th Century American fine art reproduction. These lithographs were painstakingly produced to match the colorimetry of the originals, with the most accurate possible detail and subtlety. Paper and inks were carefully chosen for the most felicitous effect. They cannot be compared to most recent fine art prints and giclées, even of identical images, in which the colors, tonality and details are often dull and imprecise by comparison.

  • Kept Flat, in a Smoke, Dust, and UV Light Free storage facility for over 50 years that has allowed the Image to retain its brilliancy without any fading.

  • Item is Not Reprint ,Giclee Print Nor Ink Jet Print. Item is the Rare Vintage Original 1st  Limited Edition 1960 Shorewood Published  Lithographic Print

  • Item will be shipped double tubed ( the item is wrapped around one tube in order to avoid kinks and any damage that might happen in handling; the second tube is on the outside for extra protection during shipping). Double tubing would cost extra, but we provide it free for our customers. Customer comments have shown they truly appreciate this free extra care. 

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  •  René François Ghislain Magritte (21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967) was a Belgium Surrealist artist. He became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images that fell under the umbrella of surrealism. His work challenges observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality.

  • When you receive your item, There will be an inner tube inside the outer tube.Please unwrap the outer wrapping on the inner tube. The Item is rolled onto the inner tube NOT inside the inner tube. The Reason for that is so the item does not get any kinks during shipping