Two girls 

Felice Casorati painted "Two Girls" using tempera on cardboard. Casorati, an Italian painter, lived through two world wars, and his art often reflected the societal shifts and psychological impacts of these turbulent times. In "Two Girls," we see a study in contrasts. The girl in the foreground confronts us with a direct, almost unsettling gaze, while the other girl is in profile, her gaze directed elsewhere. There's a palpable sense of introspection. What are they thinking, what do they see? The muted palette and the stark background contribute to the image's melancholic atmosphere. The girls, with their delicate features and pale skin, appear ethereal, almost ghostly. Casorati seems to be capturing a fleeting moment of childhood, tinged with an awareness of the world's complexities. The artwork compels us to consider the unspoken narratives of girlhood and the transition from innocence to experience. It's a meditation on identity, perception, and the quiet dramas that unfold beneath the surface of everyday life.