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Giorgio de Chirico Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Giorgio de Chirico · 1888 – 1978

The Child's Brain

1917 · Moderna Museum, Stockholm

Explore Giorgio de Chirico’s ‘The Child’s Brain,’ a surreal masterpiece blending introspection & architectural mystery. A haunting exploration of the subconscious, perfect for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Prodigal Son

1922 · Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Milan · original 59 x 87 cm

Explore Giorgio de Chirico’s ‘The Prodigal Son,’ a haunting masterpiece of Metaphysical art. Bold colors & surreal figures captivate. A unique artwork for collectors & design enthusiasts.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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Explore Giorgio de Chirico’s ‘The Song of Love,’ a haunting metaphysical masterpiece. Discover its symbolism, surreal composition & influence on the surrealist movement. A captivating art reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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Hector and Andromache

1917 · original 90 x 60 cm

Discover Giorgio de Chirico’s ‘Hector & Andromache.’ A surreal masterpiece blending Cubism & Metaphysical art. Explore its enigmatic symbolism and captivating dreamlike atmosphere.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Great Metaphysician

1917

Discover Giorgio de Chirico’s ‘The Great Metaphysician,’ a surreal 1917 masterpiece blending Cubism & Futurism. Explore its enigmatic symbolism & historical significance – perfect for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Uncertainty of the Poet

1913 · Tate Gallery, London · original 106 x 94 cm

Discover Giorgio de Chirico’s ‘The Uncertainty of the Poet.’ A surreal masterpiece blending classical sculpture & everyday objects. Explore its enigmatic charm & historical significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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Great metaphysical interior

1917 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City

Discover Giorgio de Chirico’s "Great Metaphysical Interior" – a surreal masterpiece blending dream & reality. Explore its enigmatic symbolism & Cubist influence. Own a piece of art history!

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Popularity: No. 7 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Jewish Angel

1916 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 68 x 45 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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Homesicknessof an Engineer

Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk

Delve into Giorgio de Chirico’s unsettling masterpiece, ‘Homesickness of an Engineer,’ a surreal cityscape brimming with symbolic objects and echoing the anxieties of wartime Europe. Explore its dreamlike atmosphere and philosophical depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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Enigma of the arrival of evening

Delve into De Chirico's 'Enigma of the Arrival of Evening,' a surreal masterpiece blending reality and fantasy with haunting architecture, mysterious figures, and timeless symbolism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Conquest of the Philosopher

1914 · original 125 x 99 cm

Discover Giorgio de Chirico’s ‘The Conquest of the Philosopher,’ a surreal masterpiece from 1914. Explore its metaphysical art, unsettling cityscape & influence on Surrealism at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Popularity: No. 11 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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Turin Spring

1914 · original 124 x 99 cm

Giorgio de Chirico’s Turin Spring captures a surreal dreamscape infused with classical influences—a striking clock tower dominates the backdrop against a muted palette, inviting viewers into an enigmatic exploration of time and memory within this pivotal Surrealist masterpiece.

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Popularity: No. 12 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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Piazza d

Legion of Honor, San Francisco · original 59 x 49 cm

A haunting black and white surrealist dreamscape by Giorgio de Chirico features a solitary statue in an unsettling piazza, inviting you to explore the profound mysteries of this metaphysical masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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Melancholy and Mystery of a street

A haunting monochrome dreamscape of existential dread features a lone cyclist in this surrealist masterpiece by Giorgio de Chirico that invites you to explore the profound mysteries of the metaphysical era.

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Popularity: No. 14 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Double Dream of Spring

1915 · original 56 x 54 cm

Explore Giorgio de Chirico's 'The Double Dream of Spring' (1915), a masterpiece of Metaphysical art. Discover its dreamlike imagery, philosophical depth & surreal atmosphere.

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Popularity: No. 15 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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Plaza de Italia with equestrian statue

Experience the unsettling dreamscape of Giorgio de Chirico's Metaphysical masterpiece featuring a monumental equestrian statue set against a solitary urban plaza, inviting you to explore this profound work of art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Anguish of Departure

1914 · original 85 x 69 cm

Experience the haunting beauty of Giorgio de Chirico's 'The Anguish of Departure.' A seminal metaphysical work evoking isolation and uncertainty through dreamlike cityscapes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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untitled (7781)

Inspired by Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, and Weininger’s philosophies, De Chirico's work confronts viewers with unsettling juxtapositions and invites reflection on the nature of reality. The painting exemplifies his pioneering Metaphysical Realities movement.

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Popularity: No. 18 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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untitled (9996)

Giorgio de Chirico’s untitled (9996) presents unsettling dreamscapes with masked figures and clocks, embodying the artist's metafisica style. Explore this iconic black and white artwork and bring its enigmatic beauty into your space.

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Popularity: No. 19 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Enigma of a Day

Giorgio de Chirico's 'The Enigma of a Day,' painted in 1914, embodies the unsettling grandeur of Metaphysical Surrealism. Featuring a solitary figure amidst stark architectural forms against a desolate sky, it reflects Nietzschean philosophy and captures a profound sense of mystery. Currently residing at MoMA, this iconic artwork exemplifies de Chirico's pioneering vision.

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Popularity: No. 20 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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untitled (9526)

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Popularity: No. 21 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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An Amazon

1913

Giorgio de Chirico’s surreal masterpiece captures a dreamlike Amazon riding horseback against a rocky hillside—a haunting blend of classical influence and existential angst emblematic of the early 20th century. Explore this evocative artwork and bring its timeless beauty into your home.

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Popularity: No. 22 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Nostalgia of the Infinite

1913 · original 123 x 52 cm

A hauntingly desolate landscape featuring a towering lighthouse defines this Metaphysical Art masterpiece by Giorgio de Chirico from 1913, inviting you to explore the profound mysteries of his dreamlike vision.

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Popularity: No. 23 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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untitled (3704)

Explore Giorgio de Chirico’s "untitled (3704)", a surreal masterpiece blending urban decay & architectural dreams. Discover Metaphysical art's unsettling beauty.

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Popularity: No. 24 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The Uncertainty of the Poet

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Popularity: No. 25 of 385 artworks by Giorgio de Chirico
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The artist

Giorgio de Chirico

1888 – 1978

Quick facts

Top-ranked workThe Child's Brain
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Emotional tonemelancholic, mysterious
Room fitliving room
Mediumsacrylic on canvas, oil on canvas
Died1978
Also known asجورجيو دي شيريكو, Джорджо де Кирико, Τζόρτζιο ντε Κίρικο, ジョルジョ・デ・キリコ, 조르조 데 키리코
Top 3 worksThe Child's Brain, The Prodigal Son, The Song of Love

Biography

The Life of Giorgio de Chirico

Born on 10 July 1888 in Volos, Greece, Giuseppe Maria Alberto Giorgio de Chirico entered a world shaped by movement and diverse roots. His father, Evaristo de Chirico, worked as an engineer, a profession that often required the family to relocate. His mother, Gemma Cervetto, was a Genoese baroness with Greek origins from Smyrna. This blend of identities meant that Giorgio de Chirico grew up as a Greek-born Italian, a distinction that would follow him throughout his life as an artist and writer.

The family dynamic was one of intellectual and creative energy. His brother, Andrea Francesco Alberto, would eventually find his own way in the world of letters and music, adopting the pseudonym Alberto Savinio. While the family's life was influenced by his father's professional commitments, the foundations of Giorgio de Chirico's own path were being laid in the Mediterranean, amidst the classical atmosphere of his birthplace.

Early Life, Family and Training

Born in Volos, Greece, in 1888, Giorgio de Chirico grew up in a family shaped by movement and diverse roots. His father, Evaristo, was a Sicilian engineer, while his mother, Gemma, was a Genoese woman of Greek origins from Smyrna. This blend of identities meant his early years were spent in a household where different cultures met. The family eventually moved to Germany following his father's death in 1905, a transition that would later influence his perspective on the world.

His formal training began in his birthplace. Starting around 1900 or 1903, he studied drawing and painting at the Athens Polytechnic. These early lessons provided him with a firm grounding in traditional techniques, teaching him the discipline required for precise representation. It was during this period that he first began to express himself through art, creating a simple still life of lemons that marked the beginning of his creative life.

The search for deeper instruction eventually led him to the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. In this new environment, he studied under Gabriel von Hackl and Carl von Marr. The academic rigor of Munich, combined with the intellectual atmosphere of pre-war Europe, helped shape the technical skills he would later use to explore much more complex and unsettling subjects.

The Formative Years in Munich

The loss of his father in 1906 changed the course of the family's life, leading them to relocate to Germany. In Munich, the young artist entered the Academy of Fine Arts, where his surroundings began to shape his internal world. He spent much of his time absorbing the heavy, symbolic imagery of Arnold Böcklin and Max Klinger. These artists offered a way to look at the world that felt deeply connected to the subconscious, moving away from the simple representation of objects toward something more mysterious.

His studies were not limited to the canvas. He spent many hours reading the works of Friedrich Nietzsche, Arthur Schopenhauer, and Otto Weininger. Their ideas regarding the irrationality of human desire and the subjective nature of reality stayed with him, providing a philosophical weight to his visual explorations. This period was a time of intense intellectual and creative gathering, where the boundaries of what he could paint began to expand through the influence of these thinkers.

The impact of his German education is visible in his early output. His 1909 painting, The Dying Centaur, carries the clear influence of Böcklin’s style. It shows a young man finding his way through the tension between classical tradition and a new, unsettling way of seeing. This era in Munich provided the tools and the ideas that would eventually allow him to look at a simple square or a lonely statue and see something much deeper.

The Birth of Metaphysical Art

Around 1909, a new way of seeing began to take shape in his work, a style he called “Metaphysical” art. This was not a sudden change but a slow emergence of something strange and quiet. When he moved to Florence in 1910, the atmosphere of the city left a mark on him. He found himself drawn to the simplicity of Giotto and the qualities of primitive Tuscan painting. These influences helped him move away from the heavy academic traditions he had learned earlier, allowing him to explore a more stripped-back, unsettling reality.

A significant moment in this development happened during a visit to Piazza Santa Croce. The experience there stayed with him, eventually finding its way onto the canvas in The Enigma of an Autumn Afternoon. His metaphysical period lasted from 1909 to 1919, a decade where he sought to capture the hidden, often lonely, essence of the world. He eventually founded the scuola metafisica art movement, a group that shared this interest in the profound stillness and the mystery found within everyday spaces.

The Enigma of an Autumn Afternoon
The Enigma of the Oracle
The Enigma of the Hour

The Paris Years and Surrealist Connections

In July 1911, Giorgio de Chirico moved to Paris, a city that would become a central stage for his developing vision. He was no stranger to the intellectual currents of the time, but the atmosphere of the French capital offered a new kind of energy. During these years, he met the poet Guillaume Apollinaire, a figure who would become a significant presence in his life. By 1913, his presence in the Parisian art scene was hard to ignore, as he caught the attention of Pablo Picasso and Apollinaire. These encounters placed him at the heart of a shifting cultural landscape, where the boundaries of what could be depicted on canvas were being constantly tested.

His professional standing grew as he navigated the complex networks of the art market. In 1914, he signed a contract with the art dealer Paul Guillaume, a move that solidified his place among the avant-garde. This period was marked by a sense of rapid movement and connection, as he moved through the circles of the most influential thinkers and creators of the era. His time in Paris was not merely a stay in a new city, but a period of intense engagement with the ideas that would eventually shape the Surrealist movement. He was part of a generation that looked at the familiar and saw something much stranger beneath the surface.

Technique and Metaphysical Style

De Chirico’s approach to painting was a way of looking past the surface of the everyday to find a hidden, unsettling poetry. His metaphysical works often feel suspended in time, characterized by an eerie stillness that makes the viewer feel as though they have stepped into a quiet, lonely dream. He achieved this through a deliberate use of long, dramatic shadows that stretch across empty spaces, creating a sense of heavy, expectant silence. The light in these scenes often feels unnatural, casting a glow that does not quite match the stillness of the objects it touches.

The way he organized space was intentionally confusing. He utilized illogical perspectives and forced perspective to create an illusionistic space that defies natural laws. This technique makes the architecture of his town squares feel both massive and strangely distant. He frequently placed classical architecture alongside unsettling elements, such as looming statues or faceless mannequins, to create a sense of tension. These figures often appear as hollow shells, adding to the feeling of isolation and the mystery of the human condition. By juxtaposing these familiar yet strange objects, he invited a sense of nostalgia and a feeling of being alone in a world of riddles.

The Enigma of an Autumn Afternoon
The Song of Love
The Red Tower
The Uncertainty of the Poet

Key Works of the Artist

In the early years of his career, de Chirico began to develop the visual language that would define his reputation. In 1910, he produced The Enigma of the Oracle, a work that signaled his growing interest in the strange and the unexplained. By 1913, his presence in the art world was felt in London, where The Uncertainty of the Poet was exhibited at the Tate Gallery. These early pieces often relied on a sense of stillness, using empty spaces to create a feeling of quiet tension.

As his style matured, the imagery became even more peculiar. He painted The Song of Love in 1914, a piece that captures the unsettling atmosphere of his metaphysical period. Later, in 1916, he created The Jewish Angel, which is now held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This period of his life was marked by a fascination with how classical forms could feel out of place in a modern, lonely setting.

By the time he reached the 1920s, his approach to subject matter began to shift. In 1922, he completed The Prodigal Son, a work that reflects his transition toward a more classical style. This painting uses a mannequin to represent the son, placing a familiar biblical theme into a strange, stone-like reality. His output during these decades shows a man constantly re-examining the relationship between the visible world and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

Later Style and Neoclassicism

By 1919, the unsettling, dreamlike logic that had defined his earlier work began to recede. De Chirico moved away from the metaphysical approach that had once been his signature, turning instead toward a more traditional way of seeing. He embraced a neoclassical and neo-baroque style, seeking a different kind of order in his compositions. This was not a complete abandonment of his past, but rather a way of revisiting his old themes through a new aesthetic lens. He looked back at the subjects that had once haunted his canvases, yet he rendered them with a different sensibility, focusing on a more structured and classical sense of form.

This shift in his artistic direction became clearly visible in the 1920s. His work during this period began to favor the clarity and weight of classical traditions over the illogical perspectives of his youth. A significant example of this transition is his painting The Prodigal Son, which marks the moment he began to essay this new neoclassical direction. In this work, the subject is interpreted through a lens of stone-like figures, blending his interest in the classical with his ongoing fascination with the mannequin-like form.

The Prodigal Son (1922)

Legacy and Influence on Surrealism

The ripples from de Chirico’s metaphysical explorations reached far beyond the quiet, shadowed squares he painted. His work acted as a vital precursor to the Surrealist movement, offering a new way to look at the world through the lens of the subconscious. By stripping away the logic of everyday life, he provided a visual language that others would later adopt to explore the irrational. Artists like René Magritte and Salvador Dalí found deep inspiration in his metaphysical paintings, drawing on his ability to create tension through unexpected juxtapositions and distorted perspectives.

This influence was not limited to the Surrealists alone. His approach to depicting reality with a heightened sense of mystery and psychological depth also left a mark on the Magic Realism movement. He showed that the mundane could hold a hidden, unsettling weight if viewed from the right angle. His ability to manipulate space and shadow helped shape how subsequent generations approached the relationship between the visible world and the internal mind.

Even as his own style shifted in later years, his standing in the art world remained significant. In 1974, he was elected to the French Académie des Beaux-Arts, a recognition of the profound impact his vision had on the trajectory of modern art. His legacy lives on in the way we perceive the strange, quiet corners of our own reality.

Later Years and Death

As the decades passed, the personal life of Giorgio de Chirico underwent significant changes. In 1925, he married the Russian dancer Raissa Gurievich. This union was followed by another marriage in 1930, when he wed Isabella Pakszwer Far. These chapters of his life occurred as he continued to navigate the shifting currents of the European art scene, moving between different aesthetic sensibilities and maintaining a presence in the cultural centers of the continent.

The final years of his life were spent in Italy. He passed away on 20 November 1978 in Rome, Italy. His presence in the city remained a part of its history long after his death. In 1992, his remains were moved to the church of San Francesco a Ripa, Rome, providing a final resting place for the man who had spent so much of his life exploring the quiet, strange spaces of the human mind.

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Giorgio de Chirico?

Giorgio de Chirico was born in Volos, in Greece.

What moods do Giorgio de Chirico's artworks express?

Giorgio de Chirico's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

Is there a timeline of Giorgio de Chirico's works?

A timeline of Giorgio de Chirico's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 13, 2026

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