A Pine by the Sea 1921

"A Pine by the Sea" (1921) by Carlo Carra is a striking example of Italian Metaphysical art. The painting depicts a stark landscape with a lone pine tree by the sea, a simple wooden easel with a white cloth draped over it, and a white building to the left of the scene. The stillness and emptiness of the scene create a sense of mystery and contemplation. Carra's simplified forms and muted colors emphasize the quiet solitude of the scene and the subtle interplay of light and shadow. The painting captures the essence of Metaphysical art’s quest for the mysterious and the irrational.