The artwork titled “Conversation,” created by Giorgio de Chirico in 1927 in Paris, France, is an oil on canvas piece measuring 130 by 97 centimeters. It belongs to the Metaphysical art movement and is classified as an allegorical painting.
The artwork depicts a mysterious and surreal scene, characteristic of de Chirico’s Metaphysical style. It features two figures engaged in a conversation within an ambiguous interior setting. The male figure, dressed in a suit, leans on a table covered with a white cloth while looking towards the female figure who is seated with her back turned, wearing a classical-style dress. An open door and a framed portrait on the wall suggest a sense of depth and space, while the landscape seen through the open door adds an element of desolation and isolation. The overall composition creates a dreamlike and contemplative atmosphere, inviting viewers to ponder the enigmatic interaction between the two figures.