“Two Heads,” created in 1918 in Rome, Italy, by Giorgio de Chirico, is an allegorical painting executed in oil on canvas and resides in a private collection. It belongs to the Metaphysical art movement, known for exploring themes beyond physical reality through eerie and enigmatic compositions.
The artwork presents two distinct yet interconnected mannequin-like heads, each offering its own symbolism. The left head appears smooth and featureless, sketched with a continuous line that meanders, suggesting an air of abstraction and universality. Contrastingly, the right head wears a red mask-like façade with darkened openings for eyes, giving it a more anthropomorphic essence, yet still tinged with an enigmatic quality. The backdrop of the scene evokes a desolate atmosphere, with elements hinting at surreal and dreamlike realms, typical of de Chirico’s oeuvre. The composition invites viewers into a contemplative space, bridging the realms of the conscious and the subconscious, set against a subtly moody, yet fragmented background.
