The Great Tower (1913; Paris, France) by Giorgio de Chirico

The Great Tower - Giorgio de Chirico - 1913; Paris, France

Artwork Information

TitleThe Great Tower
ArtistGiorgio de Chirico
Date1913; Paris, France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions123.5 x 52.5 cm
Art MovementMetaphysical art
Current LocationKunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf, Germany

About The Great Tower

“The Great Tower,” created by Giorgio de Chirico in 1913 during his time in Paris, France, is an oil painting on canvas. This work measures 123.5 x 52.5 cm and belongs to the Metaphysical art movement. The genre of the artwork is categorized as a cityscape, and it is currently housed in Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf, Germany.

The artwork depicts a towering structure that rises against a green, enigmatic sky. This architectural form, monumental and isolated, is composed of multiple tiers, each progressively narrower as they ascend. Shadows cast by the structure reveal the time of day and add depth, emphasizing the geometric purity of its design. At the base, two small human figures, dwarfed by the enormity of the tower, enhance the sense of scale and solitude. The surreal quality of the scene is characteristic of Metaphysical art, suggesting an otherworldly presence and inviting contemplation on transcendence and the mysterious.

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