Madre e figlio 1917

"Madre e figlio" (Mother and Son), painted in 1917 by Italian artist Carlo Carrà, is a prime example of the "Metaphysical Painting" movement. The painting depicts a still life of two mannequins in a simplified room setting, including a measuring tape and other geometric objects. This style, characterized by its stark, almost dreamlike quality and use of perspective, reflects the anxieties and uncertainties of the time period, shortly after the start of World War I. The mysterious, introspective atmosphere and minimalist compositions of these paintings, including geometric shapes and surreal juxtapositions, invite viewers to ponder the deeper questions of existence.