Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978) - Arciere con cavallo

Main characteristics of the work:
• Giorgio de Chirico (1888–1978) • “Archer with Horse” (1972) • Soft-ground etching and four-color aquatint
• 70×50 cm, 82×63 cm with frame
• Hand-numbered in pencil lower left XXIX/XXX
• Hand-signed in pencil lower right
• Dry stamp Giorgio de Chirico and Alberto Caprini Printer in Rome
• Provenance: Italian private collection

Work belonging to the Metaphysical movement.

Published in “Giorgio De Chirico. Catalog of Graphic Works 1969–1977,” edited by Edoardo Brandani, Edizioni Bora, Bologna, 1990, p. 37, repertoire no. 24.

“Archer with Horse” is a splendid work from 1972, dedicated to one of Giorgio de Chirico’s most evocative subjects. The great horse, an iconic figure of de Chirico’s imaginary, the naked archer, and the mountains in the background compose a scene of extraordinary intensity, where classical mythology creates an atmosphere that is unsettling, mysterious, and timeless, typical of Metaphysical art.

In de Chirico’s vast production of lithographs and original engravings, soft-ground and aquatint works, such as this formidable “Archer with Horse,” rank among the rarest and most prestigious. The complexity of the process allows for an extraordinary softness of the line and delicate color nuances, giving rise to images of particular expressive richness and great charm.

Giorgio de Chirico’s graphic activity represents a fundamental chapter of his oeuvre. Works from the Seventies, like this, offer collectors direct access to the artist’s unmistakable metaphysical language, with images of great mood and excellent execution quality.

The work, hand-signed by the artist, belongs to the distinguished edition of only 30 impressions numbered in Roman numerals, of which this is XXIX/XXX. It bears the dry stamps of Giorgio de Chirico and Alberto Caprini, Printer in Rome, and is documented in the prestigious catalog of the graphic oeuvre curated by Edoardo Brandani.
The precious gold frame, with a wide light mat, constitutes an additional element of value and enhances the delicate chromatic composition.

Giorgio de Chirico (Volos, 1888 – Rome, 1978) is the great master of Metaphysical art and one of the absolute protagonists of twentieth-century art. His silent squares, statues, horses, and mythic seascapes have influenced generations of artists, making his language universally recognizable. Owning a prestigious work by Giorgio de Chirico, such as this, is a true must for every collector passionate about twentieth-century art history.

Note: Total edition of 95 copies numbered in Arabic numerals, 30 copies numbered in Roman numerals, 21 copies marked with letters, and 10 Artist’s proofs.

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