The artwork, titled “Piazza d’Italia,” was crafted by Giorgio de Chirico in 1913. Executed with oil on canvas, it is a prime example of the Metaphysical art movement. Measuring 163 x 310 cm, this piece falls under the genre of cityscape.
The artwork displays a surreal and enigmatic cityscape, characteristic of de Chirico’s metaphysical style. Dominated by looming architectural forms, the composition features an empty square bathed in an eerie light. On the left, a large, white building with arched windows stands in stark contrast to the dark shadows cast across the ground. A desolate tower and a distant, solitary figure enhance the feeling of isolation. The right side includes a reclining statue on a pedestal, imparting a sense of timelessness. A red-brick wall and a smoking chimney in the background add to the surreal and dreamlike quality of the scene, creating an uncanny atmosphere that invites contemplation.
