Chiaro di luna
1931 - 1932
Arturo Martini
Two women are looking at the moon from their balcony. Arturo Martini uses a typical motif from Romantic literature and painting here: the silent figure gazing at the starry sky. Since the moon is the same for everyone, people can stare at it and feel connected to their loved one, even if that person is far away. The moon is therefore associated with longing, connection, melancholy, and reflection.
Details
- Plan number: C8
- Zone: Collection pavilion
- Title: Chiaro di luna
- Creator: Arturo Martini
- Date: 1931 - 1932
- Material: terracotta
- Acquisition: purchase, 1954
- Object number: MID.B.066
This large terracotta sculpture is crafted with great skill. The contrast between the static balustrade and the dynamic movement of the two female figures gives the piece a theatrical quality.
The moon appears close, yet it is far away. This evokes a sense of longing or unattainability, often associated with romantic love. But there is also a connection to the longing for nature—like when city dwellers look up at the night sky and momentarily lose themselves in the vastness of nature.
In the work of Italian sculptor Arturo Martini, his admiration for Etruscan and classical sculpture is evident, yet there is also a modern touch. He gained fame through public commissions under Fascist Italy in the 1930s and 1940s. He mainly worked figuratively and used a wide range of materials, from clay to wood, stone, and even silver.
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