{"product_id":"lidolo-ermafrodita-carlo-carra","title":"L'idolo ermafrodita - Carlo Carrà","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal work of Metaphysical Art by Carlo Carrà, featuring a faceless mannequin in a stark, dream-like interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlo Carrà painted L'idolo ermafrodita in 1917, a period during which he moved away from the kinetic energy of Futurism towards the stillness of Metaphysical Art. This work features a faceless mannequin, a recurring motif in the artist's output during his collaboration with Giorgio de Chirico. The figure sits in a confined, stage-like space, its posture suggesting a classical pose despite the modern, industrial nature of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on geometric simplicity and a restricted palette. The mannequin, rendered in soft, flesh-toned hues, contrasts with the stark, flat planes of the surrounding walls and the dark, block-like structures upon which it rests. By removing individual features, Carrà shifts the focus to the form itself, creating a sense of alienation and mystery. The spatial arrangement is deliberately ambiguous, with the open doorway and the stacked boxes providing a sense of depth that feels artificial, as if the scene were constructed from cardboard or wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrà's transition to this style reflects a broader interest among Italian artists of the era in returning to order and classical structure following the chaos of the First World War. The mannequin acts as a surrogate for the human form, stripped of personality and placed in a vacuum. This approach invites the viewer to consider the objecthood of the figure rather than its humanity. The painting remains a primary example of the Metaphysical aesthetic, where everyday objects are removed from their usual context to evoke a sense of unease and contemplation. The work does not attempt to mimic reality but instead constructs a dream-like environment where time appears to stand still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/philosopher-and-poet-giorgio-de-chirico\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePhilosopher and Poet - Giorgio de Chirico — Giorgio de Chirico\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/metaphysical-still-life-giorgio-morandi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMetaphysical Still Life - Giorgio Morandi — Giorgio Morandi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carlo Carrà","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871565353295,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871591960911,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871591993679,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/L-idolo-ermafrodita_Poster_CompositorV1_1790216601699.jpg?v=1790218095","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/lidolo-ermafrodita-carlo-carra","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}