Italian plaza with a red tower (1943; Rome, Italy) by Giorgio de Chirico

Italian plaza with a red tower - Giorgio de Chirico - 1943; Rome, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleItalian plaza with a red tower
ArtistGiorgio de Chirico
Date1943; Rome, Italy
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementMetaphysical art

About Italian plaza with a red tower

The artwork, titled “Italian plaza with a red tower,” was created by Giorgio de Chirico in 1943 in Rome, Italy. Executed in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Metaphysical art movement and falls within the cityscape genre.

The artwork portrays a serene and somewhat mysterious scene within an Italian plaza, dominated by a striking red tower in the background, which stands against a greenish-yellow sky and adds an enigmatic atmosphere. Two arched buildings flank the composition on either side, their shadows creating a stark contrast with the bright plaza floor. In the foreground, a solitary statue stands upon a pedestal, adding to the surreal and contemplative nature typical of de Chirico’s Metaphysical style. The painting evokes a sense of timelessness and introspection, characteristic of the artist’s work.

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