“The Bank of Thessaly” is a 1926 cityscape painting by Giorgio de Chirico, created in Paris, France. Executed in oil on canvas, this artwork represents the Neo-baroque art movement and is part of a private collection.
The artwork portrays an intriguing and somewhat surreal scene set in a mysterious architectural environment. Dominating the composition is a majestic white horse, led by an unclothed human figure rendered with ambiguous features. The background boasts a towering, red cylindrical monument, lending a sense of monumental scale to the scene. To the left, architectural elements, including a building with classical engravings, suggest a merging of antiquity with modernity. The sky is depicted with an ominous, foreboding atmosphere, adding to the enigmatic and dreamlike quality characteristic of de Chirico’s work. The juxtaposition of the classical and the fantastical creates a sense of surrealism and timeless narrative.
