Giorgio de ChiricoItalian, 1888–1978Great Metaphysical Interior
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Where is “Great Metaphysical Interior” now? Collection: The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Not on view at present. Checked September 22, 2026.
New York, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- 1078.1969
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In the life of Giorgio de Chirico
The whole lifeMay 1915
Return to Italy and the hospital at Ferrara
At the outbreak of the First World War de Chirico returns to Italy; on his arrival in May 1915 he enlists in the army but is considered unfit for work and assigned to the hospital at Ferrara. The shop windows of the town inspire a series of paintings featuring biscuits, maps and geometric constructions in indoor settings.
1917
Friendship with Carlo Carrà: metaphysical painting
In 1917, in the military hospital at Ferrara, de Chirico befriends the painter Carlo Carrà, and together they found the movement of metaphysical painting. Between 1908 and 1917 he creates his most significant works — views of deserted city squares and still lifes.
1918
Moving to Rome
In 1918 de Chirico moves to Rome; from this year his work is exhibited extensively in Europe.
November 1919
The article “The Return of Craftsmanship”
In November 1919 de Chirico publishes in the journal Valori plastici the article “The Return of Craftsmanship,” advocating a return to traditional methods and iconography; it heralds an abrupt change of orientation toward a classicizing manner inspired by Raphael and Signorelli and makes him an outspoken opponent of modern art.
