René Magritte Painting Damaged by Child at Israel Museum

A rare René Magritte painting, "The Castle of the Pyrenees," was damaged at the Israel Museum when a five-year-old boy caused a tear in the canvas. A Belgian collector has lent the work to the museum during its restoration.

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Belgian collector lends rare René Magritte work to Israel Museum during painting restoration

The Castle of the Pyrenees was damaged approximately two months ago when a five-year-old boy visiting the museum with his family pushed a pinecone toward the painting, causing a tear in the canvas.

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René Magritte Painting Damaged by Child at Israel Museum

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Belgian collector lends rare René Magritte work to Israel Museum during painting restoration

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