Cortile di Via Fondazza (1956) by Giorgio Morandi

Cortile di Via Fondazza - Giorgio Morandi - 1956

Artwork Information

TitleCortile di Via Fondazza
ArtistGiorgio Morandi
Date1956
Art MovementPost-Impressionism

About Cortile di Via Fondazza

The artwork, titled “Cortile di Via Fondazza,” was created by Giorgio Morandi in the year 1956. This piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and falls under the genre of a cityscape.

The artwork presents a tranquil and intimate view of an urban courtyard. The composition is dominated by muted tones and simple geometric shapes, illustrating Morandi’s characteristic restraint and subtlety. A dense, dark green foliage at the center draws the eye, framed by lighter patches of beige and off-white, possibly depicting walls or buildings. Despite the understated color palette and minimal detailing, the painting evokes a sense of depth and calm contemplation, capturing the essence of an ordinary urban scene with a refined elegance.

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