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Untitled, by Giorgio de Chirico, oil, 1915

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Overview

Untitled is a 1915 oil by Giorgio de Chirico, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Giorgio de Chirico
When & what style?
1915
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a surrealistic scene with a man in a suit standing to the left, facing away from the viewer. In front of him is a large, rectangular canvas on an easel, depicting a cityscape with buildings and a road. The background features a blue sky with two clouds, a red balloon, and a desert landscape with mountains in the distance. The painting's use of perspective and shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The artist's use of bold lines and vibrant colors adds to the overall sense of energy and movement. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Giorgio de Chirico.

About the artist

Portrait of Giorgio de Chirico
Artist

Giorgio de Chirico

Giuseppe Maria Alberto Giorgio de Chirico ( KIRR-ik-oh; Italian: ; 10 July 1888 – 20 November 1978) was a Greek-Italian artist and writer born in Volos, Greece.

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