The artwork titled “Two Punchinellos” by Gino Severini, created in Vallorcine, France in 1922, is an oil painting on canvas. Measuring 119.5 x 86.5 cm, the piece is categorized within the Neoclassicism art movement and represents genre painting. It is currently housed in the Gemeentemuseum den Haag in Hague, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts two figures dressed in theatrical attire, characteristic of the commedia dell’arte, known as Punchinellos. The figures are adorned in white costumes with frilled collars, conical hats, and black masks. They are presented in the act of playing musical instruments: one strumming a guitar and the other offering support. The scene is set against a serene, open-air backdrop. The colors are vivid yet harmonious, and the overall composition conveys a sense of whimsical performance, evoking the charm and entertainment of early 20th-century theatrical traditions. The careful attention to detail in the costumes and instruments underscores Severini’s adherence to the stylistic principles of Neoclassicism.
