“The Poet’s Farewell,” created by Giorgio de Chirico in 1923 in Rome, Italy, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Neo-baroque art movement. Measuring 64 by 49.5 centimeters, this landscape genre artwork resides in a private collection.
In the artwork, a serene yet somber landscape scene is portrayed, dominated by a large tree standing robustly in the center, with a few others flanking it. The landscape is filled with rich green hues, suggesting a verdant and lush environment. A lone figure, clothed in a striking deep red garment, is seated on the ground in the foreground, adding a poignant touch to the scene. The figure’s posture suggests a gesture of farewell or contemplation. In the background, a stone bridge arches gracefully over a small stream, and a solitary rider on horseback is seen crossing it, further enhancing the narrative depth of the composition. The overall mood conveyed is one of reflection and melancholy, consistent with the title “The Poet’s Farewell.”
