The Prodigal Son (Giorgio de Chirico)
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| English: The Prodigal Son | |
| Artist | Giorgio de Chirico |
|---|---|
| Year | 1922 |
| Type | Tempera on canvas |
| Dimensions | 87 cm × 59 cm (34 in × 23 in) |
| Location | Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Milan |
The Prodigal Son (Italian: Il figliol prodigo) is a painting by the Greek-born Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico. It is painted in tempera on canvas and was completed in 1922[1] as de Chirico was in transition from the Metaphysical style of his earlier works to the neoclassicism he essayed in the 1920s.[2] The biblical subject matter is interpreted by de Chirico as a stone effigy of a father placing his hand on the shoulder of a mannequin representing the son.[3] The dimensions of the painting are 87 by 59 centimeters. It is housed at Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Milan, Italy.[4]
References
- ↑ Holzhey, Magdalena (2005). Giorgio de Chirico, 1888–1978: The modern myth. Köln: Taschen. p. 57. ISBN 3822841528.
- ↑ Holzhey, Magdalena (2005). Giorgio de Chirico, 1888–1978: The modern myth. Köln: Taschen. p. 61. ISBN 3822841528.
- ↑ Holzhey, Magdalena (2005). Giorgio de Chirico, 1888–1978: The modern myth. Köln: Taschen. p. 60. ISBN 3822841528.
- ↑ Galleria d'Arte Moderna
