Ritratto di Papini 1913

"Ritratto di Papini" (1913) is a portrait of the Italian writer Giovanni Papini by Italian artist Carlo Carra. Carra, a leading figure in the Italian Futurist movement, uses an expressive, fragmented style to depict Papini's face and shoulders. The work is executed in brown ink, which gives the portrait a powerful, somewhat abstract feel. This work exemplifies Carra's unique artistic approach to portraiture, using bold lines and a gestural style, conveying the sitter's personality and intellectual intensity. The fragmented lines and dynamic composition reflect the energy and dynamism of the Futurist movement.