Still Life (1956) by Giorgio Morandi

Still Life - Giorgio Morandi - 1956

Artwork Information

TitleStill Life
ArtistGiorgio Morandi
Date1956
Art MovementMagic Realism

About Still Life

The artwork titled “Still Life” by Giorgio Morandi, created in 1956, epitomizes the Magic Realism movement and falls under the genre of still life.

In the artwork, Morandi employs a meticulous arrangement of everyday objects. The composition features three distinct vessels: a cylindrical bottle, a conical flask, and a jug. These objects are depicted with soft, muted tones, reflecting a minimalist aesthetic. The background is rendered in a subdued palette, creating a tranquil and contemplative atmosphere. The simplicity in the forms and the restrained use of color enhances the quiet elegance and profound stillness of the scene, characteristic of Morandi’s unique style in conveying the intrinsic beauty of ordinary objects.

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