color lithograph, Alberto Caprini Roma high-grade lithographic paper; dimensions: 55 x 46 cm (composition), 70 x 50 cm (sheet); signed under composition p. d. "G.de Chirico", titled by hand under the composition, limited edition, hand-numbered in pencil "61/99", publisher's drystamp l.d., Provenance: Galleria Thomas Ammann Fine Art. AG. Original ORO Cartier certificate.
De Chirico became famous for his mysterious, enigmatic compositions that put the viewer in a state of anxiety and reverie about existence. This painting was created in the 1920s, a period when De Chirico was intensively developing his metaphysical visions, full of symbolism and philosophicalreferences.
The paintingcan beinterpreted as an expression ofthe inner conflictbetweencreativefreedom and itsdifficult,untamednature. The pegasus symbolizesinspiration, whilethe lightning boltmaybe ametaphor for a releasedflash ofgenius orcreativepowerthat isbothpowerfuland likely to be controlled.
Giorgio de Chirico's works arehighly regardedboth in the art world andamongcriticsandcollectors.De Chirico's works are regularly exhibited inprestigiousmuseumsaround the world, such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Centre Pompidou inParis, the Tate Modern in London and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. His works are inmajor private and public collections, aclearindication of theircontinuingvalue and importance in thecontext of modern art.
