Giorgio MorandiItalian, 1890–1964Still Life
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Not on view at present
Where is “Still Life” 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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- The museum
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- 302.1949
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In the life of Giorgio Morandi
The whole life1930–1956
Chair of etching technique at the Bologna Academy
His successes in etching during the 1920s allow him to head the chair of engraving technique at the Bologna Academy of Fine Arts, which he holds until 1956.
1931
Works at the Rome Quadriennale
From 1928 he exhibits in Italy and abroad; from 1931 his work is shown at the most prestigious national exhibition, the Rome Quadriennale (in 1931 and 1935).
1939
A room of his own at the 3rd Rome Quadriennale: 42 paintings
He is given the honour of showing 42 of his paintings in a separate room at the 3rd Rome Quadriennale; his painting is becoming an ever more noticeable presence in Italian art.
1943
Arrested over his anti-Fascist friendships
Because of his friendships with anti-Fascist figures, the authorities arrest him briefly; Roberto Longhi helps to get the artist out of the Bologna prison.
25 April 1945
Solo exhibition at the Il Fiore gallery in Florence
With the help of Roberto Longhi, his solo exhibition opens at the Il Fiore gallery in Florence, on the day Bologna is liberated by the Allies.
1948
First prize for painting at the Venice Biennale
Taking part in the Venice Biennale, he wins first prize for painting.
