The artwork titled “Italian Piazza” was created by Giorgio de Chirico in 1912. It is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Metaphysical art movement and represents the genre of cityscape. Currently, the artwork is part of a private collection.
The artwork presents a serene and mysterious piazza, bathed in a surreal light that casts long, sharp shadows. Dominated by the rigid, geometric architecture of brown arches and shuttered windows, the scene evokes a sense of stillness and timelessness. The painting also features a distant plume of smoke and small, shadowy human figures that enhance the enigmatic atmosphere. At the center of the piazza, a reclining sculpture lies on a pedestal, suggesting a classical influence and adding depth to the surreal composition. The strong contrast between light and shadow, as well as the overall dreamlike quality, are characteristic elements of de Chirico’s Metaphysical style.
