Factory Foltzer 1909

"Factory Foltzer" (1909) by Umberto Boccioni depicts a factory building in a rural setting. The building's red roof and white facade are juxtaposed against the brown hills in the background, suggesting the encroachment of industrialization on nature. The painting's thick brushstrokes and vibrant colors are characteristic of Divisionism, a style Boccioni was influenced by early in his career. Boccioni, a leading figure in the Futurist movement, later abandoned Divisionism to explore more dynamic compositions that captured the energy and movement of modern life.