FiguresMario SironiNone
Textile- Textile
- Novecento Italiano
Modern
112.0 x 94.0cm
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Identification of Figures by Mario Sironi
The artwork titled Figures is a creation by the artist Mario Sironi. This specific piece was executed during the second half of the 1940s. The composition is presented without a signature, leaving the surface of the work free from the artist's handwritten mark.
Mario Sironi produced this work using tempera and pencil on paper that has been laid on canvas. The visual elements consist of forms that appear to merge into the background. These figures are rendered in black, creating a contrast against the underlying surface. The application of the medium results in a specific texture across the paper and canvas substrate.
Materials and Physical Dimensions
This work is executed in tempera and pencil on paper that has been laid on canvas. The application of these media onto the paper substrate creates a specific tactile surface. The piece is not signed by the artist.
The physical dimensions of the artwork measure 31.4 × 42 cm, which corresponds to 12 2/5 × 16 1/2 in. The scale of the work is relatively compact. It is registered in the Associazione per il Patrocinio e la Promozione della Figura e dell'Opera di Mario Sironi, Milan.
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About this artwork
- Title: Figures
- Artist: Mario Sironi
- Original dimensions: 112.0 x 94.0cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
- Movement: Novecento Italiano
- Medium type: Textile
- Inventory number: 2277
- Color palette: Earthy
Quick Facts
- Artistic style: Massive, immobile forms
- Year: Second half '40s
- Notable elements or techniques: Not signed
- Dimensions: 31.4 × 42 cm
- Title: Figures
Questions & Answers
What level of contrast does "Figures" by Mario Sironi show?
"Figures" by Mario Sironi shows a bold contrast between its light and dark areas.
What subjects appear in "Figures" by Mario Sironi?
The subjects of "Figures" are flowers, botanical motifs, geometric patterns, red, cream, black, textile, woven pattern.
Which inventory number does the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp use for "Figures"?
The inventory number of "Figures" by Mario Sironi at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp is 2277.