The Prodigal Son (Giorgio de Chirico)
| Il figliol prodigo | |
|---|---|
| English: The Prodigal Son | |
| Artist | Giorgio de Chirico |
| Year | 1922 |
| Medium | 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
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 Museo del Novecento, Milan, Italy.[4]
References
- ISBN 3822841528.
- ISBN 3822841528.
- ISBN 3822841528.
- ^ Galleria d'Arte Moderna