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Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

Italian, 1888-1978

The progenitor of metaphysical painting —  a dreamlike, realist style embracing sharp contrasts, sculpted forms and odd juxtapositions — Giorgio De Chirico profoundly influenced many Surrealist artists of his time. His early sculptures and paintings explored the complexities of the mind and reflected his affinity for contemporary European philosophy and Freudian psychoanalysis. Even though the metaphysical movement lasted only a brief time, he left a strong impression on such legendary surrealists as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and André Breton

De Chirico was born in Volos, Greece, to Italian parents. His father was a Sicilian baron and engineer in charge of constructing a railroad in Greece at the time of his son’s birth. In his late teens, De Chirico studied art at various institutions in Athens and Florence. After his father died, in 1905, he enrolled in the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. Here, he discovered the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer that would help to shape his future works.

In 1909, De Chirico moved to Milan and then to Florence a year later, where he began experimenting with what would become his metaphysical style. After moving again, this time to Paris in 1911, his brother Alberto Savinio helped him get several small exhibitions of his work that eventually were noticed by Pablo Picasso and the poet Guillaume Apollinaire — and his paintings began to sell.

De Chirico was conscripted into the Italian Army in 1915 but was diagnosed with a mental disorder — likely anxiety — and sent to a military hospital where he met fellow artist Carlo Carrà. Together, they devised the metaphysical painting style that consisted of fantastical images of low-lit town squares uninhabited except for marble sculptures, dummies and stretched shadows, purposefully portrayed with flattened surfaces and warped perspectives.

By the 1920s, De Chirico’s style began incorporating Renaissance and Baroque elements, and later works, from the 1960s and ’70s, brought together neoclassicism, Surrealism and ancient mythology. His art is in major museum collections across the world, including the Tate Museum of Modern Art, in London; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, in Venice; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York.

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Artist: Giorgio De Chirico
The Winged Horse Pegasus - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

Giorgio de Chirico (1888–1978) - Coloured lithograph on paper - 1970
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Varese, IT
Coloured lithograph on paper, edited in 1970.
 Limited edition of 90 copies, numbered as 27/90 in lower left corner. 
Hand-signed by artist in pencil in the lower right corner. Pape...
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1970s Surrealist Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

The Muses - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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The Warriors Returning from Troy - Lithograph by De Chirico - 1966
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
4 colors lithograph realized by De Chirico in 1966. Edition by Carlo Bestetti. Image dimension 32 x 46 cm. Sheet dimension 50,5 x 64 cm. Hand signed and numbered in pencil. Edit...
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1960s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Le Gladiateur (B/W)
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered.This lithograph is from the portfolio “Metamorphosis”. Reference: A. Ciranna, Giorgio de Chirico. Catalogo delle opere grafiche, Milan-Rome, p. 32, n.12 V...
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1920s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Invincible Chariot La biga invincibile - Hand Coloured Italian Surrealism
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in London, GB
GIORGIO DE CHIRICO 1888-1978 Vólos, Greece 1888 - 1978 Rome (Italian) Title: The Invincible Chariot La biga invincibile, 1969 Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithogr...
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Trovatore tra le Nubi - Lithograph by Giorgio de Chirico - 1973
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
"Trovatore tra le nubi" is a hand-signed lithograph realized by Giorgio de Chirico in 1973. Numbered, edition of 110. Good conditions with slight folding on the lower and very sma...
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1970s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Hebdomeros - Lithograph by Giorgio De Chirico - 1929
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
"Hebdomeros" is an hand-signed colored lithograph realized by Giorgio de Chirico in 1929. This is an edition of 100 prints, and is part of the series "Metamorphosis: Suite de Six Lithographies", editions des Quatre-Chemins, 1929. Very good condition. Numbered. Edition, 88/100. Bibliography: A. Ciranna, " G. De Chirico: Catalogo dell’Opera Grafica 1921-1969 ”, Roma, edizione " La Medusa ", 1969, p. 33, n. 13. The widely renowned precursor of Surrealism was the Italian painter Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978). De Chirico’s definitely ambiguous artworks of cityscapes are the most celebrated examples of a movement called Pittura Metafisica , or Metaphysical Painting.
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1920s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Cavalli e Rovine (Horses and Ruins) - Original Lithograph by Giorgio De Chirico
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
"Cavalli e rovine" is an original hand-signed lithograph realized by Giorgio de Chirico in 1954. It comes from the Suite: "Cavalli e Ville". This is an edition of 125 prints. It was...
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1950s Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Giorgio De Chirico ( 1888 – 1978 ) – Autoritratto – hand-signed lithograph –1970
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Varese, IT
Original color lithograph , edited in 1970 limited edition signed in pencil in lower right corner and numbered as: 72/110 paper size: 70 x 53,5 cm framed size: 93,5 x 77 cm ( origina...
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1970s Academic Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Jason and the Argonauts - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

Athena - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Good condit...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

Giorgio De Chirico ( 1888 – 1978 ) – Dioscuri – hand-signed etching – 1969
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Varese, IT
Etching on paper Overall limited edition of 50 pieces plus 10 PA ( artist proofs ) signed in pencil by artist and numbered as: 28/50 paper size: 70 x 50 cm very good conditions A r...
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1960s Impressionist Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Paper, Etching

Zeus - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

The Metamorphosis of Arachne - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

Athena - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

Vulcan's Forge - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Jason Builder of the First Ship - Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Mercury Messenger of the Gods- Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

The Metamorphosis of Arachne - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

The Muses - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

The Triumph of Medicine Il trionfo della medicina - Italian Art, Lithograph
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in London, GB
GIORGIO DE CHIRICO 1888-1978 Vólos, Greece 1888 - 1978 Rome (Italian) Title: The Triumph of Medicine Il trionfo della medicina, 1953 Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Li...
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1950s Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Le Gladiateur - Lithograph by Giorgio de Chirico - 1929
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized by De Chirico in 1929, and belonging to the famous suite "Metamorphosis". Hand signed and numbered 57/100. Ref: A. Ciranna, Giorgio de Chirico. Catalogo delle o...
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1920s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Le Gladiateur - Lithograph - 1929
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Coloured Lithograph, 1929. Dimensions: 41,2 x 31 cm. Hand signed and numbered. This lithograph is from the portfolio “Metamorphosis”. Reference: A. Ciranna, Giorgio de Chirico. C...
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1920s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Horse "Lampo" - Lithograph by Giorgio de Chirico - 1971
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
The horse "Lampo" is a modern artwork realized by Giorgio De Chirico in 1971. Mixed colored lithograph. Hand signed, titled and numbered on the lower margin. Edition of 30/48 inc...
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1970s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Mercury Messenger of the Gods-Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

Castore - Plate 1 - Lithograph by Giorgio De Chirico - 1948
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Castore is a black and white artwork realized by Giorgio De Chirico in the half of 20th Century. Rare specimen on light blue paper. Black and white lithograph. Hand signed by artis...
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1940s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Briareus and the Cyclopes - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

Mercury Messenger of the Gods-Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

Vulcan's Forge - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

Briareus and the Cyclopes - Vintage Offset Print by Giorgio de Chirico - 1962
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage offset print realized after a watercolor by Giorgio de Chirico in 1962. From the rare portfolio "Greek Mythology" realized for IRI and printed by Stab Salomone. Excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Offset

....e gli fu data una corona....
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Original lithograph, hand signed by the artist Giorgio De Chirico on the lower right. This print is from the Suite "Apocalisse". Very good conditions. Includes Passepartout : 69 x 49...
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1940s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Self Portrait - Lithograph by Giorgio De Chirico - 1968
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
In the bottom right it is written: "G. de Chirico se ipsum delineavit et lidografavit". Printed by Giorgio Upiglio, Milan. Edition of 196 pieces and 4 proofs on the Imperial Japan...
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1960s Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

L'Ospite dei Bagnanti Misteriosi - Lithograph by G. De Chirico - 1969
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Edition of 90 specimens in arab numbers and 10 specimens in roman numbers. Edition IV/X. Hand signed by the artist with pencil. Ref. Cat. Raisonné "G. de Chirico: Catalogo dell'Ope...
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1960s Surrealist Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Apocalypse of John the Evangelis - Etching by Giorgio De Chirico - 1941
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Apocalypse of John the Evangelist is an original black and white etching realized by Giorgio De Chirico in 1941. Hand signed on the lower right margin. Numbered on the lower left. ...
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1940s Surrealist Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Ippolito
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Edition of 121 copies printed by Igino Alessandrini. From the series “Cavalli”, published in Rome by Carlo Bestetti Editore for “La Collezione dell’Obelisco”. One of on...
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1940s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Monarchs
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Original title: “I Monarchi” Hand signed and Signed on plate.Edition of 15 prints in Roman Numerals. This is one lithograph from the series “Cavalli” published in Rome by Carlo Best...
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1940s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Hebdomeros - Original Color Lithograph by Giorgio De Chirico - 1929
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph with 3 colors: black, blue, ivory-yellow. This is one lithograph in the series "Metamorphosis: Suite de Six Lithographies", Editions des Quatre-Chemins, 1929. Printed on t...
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1920s Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Challenge in the Aegean - Plate 3 - Lithograph by Giorgio De Chirico - 1948
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
The Challenge in the Aegean is a black and white artwork realized by Giorgio De Chirico in the half of 20th Century. Rare specimen on light blue paper. Original title: "La sfida in ...
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1940s Contemporary Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Sons of Archon - Plate 8 - Lithograph by Giorgio De Chirico - 1948
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
The Sons of Archon - Plate 8 is an original artwrok by Giorgio De Chirico. Original title: "I Figli dell'Arconte". Hand signed on the lower right margin. Numbered on the lower left...
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1940s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Apocalypse of John the Evangelis - Etching by Giorgio De Chirico -1970s
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Apocalypse of John the Evangelist is an original black and white etching by Giorgio De Chirico in the half of XX century. Hand signed on the lower right margin. Numbered on the low...
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1970s Surrealist Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Etching

Self Portrait - Lithograph by Giorgio De Chirico - 1954
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Edition of 90 copies, numbered and hand signed. Published in the general catalogue "G. de Chirico: Catalogo dell'Opera Grafica 1921-1969", by Alfonso Ciranna, Edizone La Medusa, Roma...
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1950s Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Le Retour du Fils Prodigue I - Lihtograph by G. De Chirico - 1929
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
"Le Retour du Fils Prodigue I" is an original hand-signed and numbered lithograph realized by Giorgio de Chirico in 1929 on vélin filigrané Arches. The artwork is an edition of 100 ...
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1920s Surrealist Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

La Sfida in Riva all’Egeo
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Edition of 121 copies printed by Igino Alessandrini. One of the only 15 prints in Roman Numerals on light blue Fabriano Paper. Image dimensions: 46 x 30 cm. Bibliograph...
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1940s Modern Giorgio De Chirico Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

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