“The Red Tower” is an oil on canvas cityscape created in 1913 by Giorgio de Chirico, a prominent figure in the Metaphysical art movement. This artwork currently resides in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy.
The artwork exhibits a strikingly empty plaza dominated by a solitary, cylindrical red tower in the center. The stark, deep blue sky forms a vivid backdrop, intensifying the dramatic presence of the tower. Flanking this central structure are elongated shadows and archways, contributing to an air of mystery and timelessness. To the right, a shadowy silhouette of a statue on horseback adds to the enigmatic atmosphere. The overall composition, with its careful use of perspective and light, evokes a sense of introspection and metaphysical contemplation characteristic of De Chirico’s work.
