Metaphysical Still Life with Triangle (1919) by Giorgio Morandi

Metaphysical Still Life with Triangle - Giorgio Morandi - 1919

Artwork Information

TitleMetaphysical Still Life with Triangle
ArtistGiorgio Morandi
Date1919
Art MovementMetaphysical art

About Metaphysical Still Life with Triangle

The artwork titled “Metaphysical Still Life with Triangle” was created by Giorgio Morandi in 1919 and belongs to the Metaphysical art movement. It is a still life genre painting that exemplifies the characteristics of this movement.

In the composition, Morandi assembles an abstracted still life scene featuring geometric forms and a play of shadows. Dominating the foreground is a rectangular box, which casts a shadow that interacts with other shapes within the artwork. A sphere rests atop a cross-like structure, and linear elements such as the triangle contribute a sense of spatial depth. The backdrop consists of a plain, muted background that brings focus to the objects’ surfaces and their spatial relationships. The overall tone is subtle and contemplative, reflecting Morandi’s fascination with the metaphysical exploration of everyday objects.

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