In 1954, surrealist Rene Magritte painted four variations of an intriguing work bringing together night and day. One just sold for a record-breaking price, the other is on rare show in Australia. In 1954, surrealist Rene Magritte painted four variations of an intriguing work bringing together night and day. One just sold for a record-breaking price, the other is on rare show in Australia. Culture / Art & design Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News