Arts, Music, and Recreation › Visual Arts De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible Share Flipboard Email Print Visual Arts Art Art History Arts & Crafts Architecture Comic Books Anime & Manga by Shelley Esaak Updated March 08, 2017 01 of 13 Self-Portrait [Et quid amabo nisi quod aenigma est?], 1911 Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978). Self-Portrait [Et quid amabo nisi quod aenigma est?], 1911. Oil on canvas. 72.5 x 55 cm (28 1/2 x 21 5/8 in.). Private Collection. © Estate of Giorgio de Chirico / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SIAE, Rome On View February 26-July 18, 2010 at the Palazzo Strozzi, FlorenceDe Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 02 of 13 The Enigma of the Arrival and the Afternoon, 1911-12 Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978). The Enigma of the Arrival and the Afternoon, 1911-12. Oil on canvas. 70 x 86.5 cm (27 1/2 x 34 in.). Private Collection. © Estate of Giorgio de Chirico / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SIAE, Rome About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 03 of 13 The Nostalgia of the Infinite, 1912 Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978). The Nostalgia of the Infinite, 1912. Oil on canvas. 135.2 x 64.8 cm (53 1/4 x 25 1/2 in.). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. © Estate of Giorgio de Chirico / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SIAE, Rome About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 04 of 13 The Serenity of the Scholar, 1914 Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978). The Serenity of the Scholar, 1914. Oil and charcoal on canvas. 130.1 x 72.4 cm (51 1/4 x 28 1/2 in.). Gift of Sylvia Slifka in honor of Joseph Slifka. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. © Estate of Giorgio de Chirico / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SIAE, Rome About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 05 of 13 The Drunken Gentleman, 1916 Carlo Carrà (Italian, 1881-1966) Carlo Carrà (Italian, 1881-1966). The Drunken Gentleman, 1916. Oil on canvas. 60 x 45 cm (23 9/16 x 17 11/16 in.). Private Collection. © Estate of Carlo Carrà / VAGA, New York / SIAE, Rome About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 06 of 13 Roman Countryside, 1922 Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978). Roman Countryside, 1922. Tempera on canvas. 101.5 x 75.7 cm (39 15/16 x 29 3/4 in.). Private Collection. © Estate of Giorgio de Chirico / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SIAE, Rome About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 07 of 13 Oedipus Rex, 1922 Max Ernst (French, b. Germany, 1891-1976) Max Ernst (French, b. Germany, 1891-1976). Oedipus Rex, 1922. Oil on canvas. 93 x 102 cm (36 9/16 x 40 1/8 in.). Private Collection. © Estate of Max Ernst / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 08 of 13 Vision Induced by the Nocturnal Aspect of the Porte St. Denis, 1927 Max Ernst (French, b. Germany, 1891-1976) Max Ernst (French, b. Germany, 1891-1976). Vision Induced by the Nocturnal Aspect of the Porte St. Denis, 1927. Oil on canvas. 65 x 81 cm (25 9/16 x 31 7/8 in.). Private Collection. © Estate of Max Ernst / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 09 of 13 The Meaning of Night, 1927 René Magritte (Belgian, 1898-1967) René Magritte (Belgian, 1898-1967). The Meaning of Night, 1927. Oil on canvas. 139 x 105 cm (54 11/16 x 41 5/16 in.). The Menil Collection, Houston. © Estate of René Magritte / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 10 of 13 Wig Stand Mannequin with Pear-Shaped Money-Box, 1929 Niklaus Stoecklin (Swiss, 1896-1982) Niklaus Stoecklin (Swiss, 1896-1982). Wig Stand Mannequin with Pear-Shaped Money-Box, 1929. Oil on canvas. 47 x 38 cm (18 1/2 x 14 15/16 in.). Private Collection. © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / Pro Litteris, Zurich About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 11 of 13 The Key to Dreams, 1930 René Magritte (Belgian, 1898-1967) René Magritte (Belgian, 1898-1967). The Key to Dreams, 1930. Oil on canvas. 81 x 60 cm (31 7/8 x 23 9/16 in.). Private Collection. © Estate of René Magritte / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 12 of 13 The Human Condition, 1933 René Magritte (Belgian, 1898-1967) René Magritte (Belgian, 1898-1967). The Human Condition, 1933. Oil on canvas. 100 x 81 cm (39 3/8 x 31 7/8 in.). Gift of the Collectors Committee. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. © Estate of René Magritte / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. 13 of 13 The Passage du Commerce-Saint-André, 1952-54 Balthasar Klossowski de Rola, known as Balthus (French, 1908-2001) Balthasar Klossowski de Rola, known as Balthus (French, 1908-2001). The Passage du Commerce-Saint-André, 1952-54. Oil on canvas. 294 x 330 cm (115 3/4 x 129 7/8 in.). Private Collection. © 2010 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris About the Show:De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible focuses on the work of Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, b. Greece, 1888-1978) whose "enigma" paintings formed the nucleus of the Pittura Metafisica movement, and subsequently inspired others: Magic Realism, Novecento Italiano and Surrealism. Through the one hundred paintings in the show, viewers will see a linear connection from de Chirico and his contemporary Carlo Carrà, to artists Max Ernst, René Magritte, Niklaus Stoecklin and Balthus, among others.This centenary exhibition is appropriately being held in Florence where, in 1909-10, de Chirico's studies of the German philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer coalesced into visions the artist could "see with his spirit" and put on canvas.De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte and Balthus: A Look Into the Invisible will be on view at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence from February 26 through July 18, 2010. Continue Reading