Artist: Giorgio de Chirico
Dimensions: 97 cm x 66 cm
Media: Oil paint
Periods: Metaphysical art, Surrealism
“The Disquieting Muses” was painted during World War I, when De Chirico was in Ferrara.
The Castello Estense, near which de Chirico lived, is in the background,
rust-red and among industrial buildings. At the front are the two Muses,
dressed in classical clothing. One is standing and the other sitting, and they
are placed among various objects, including a red mask and staff, an allusion
to Melpomene and Thalia, the Muses of tragedy and comedy. The statue on a
pedestal in the background is Apollo, leader of the Muses.
My understanding and interpretation of this artwork is
that the three muses are some kind of gods overlooking a war or battle. The one
in the middle has its’ back facing to the battle but it’ face towards us. I think
that shows that it doesn’t enjoy wars and prefers peace.
One element would have to be the three muses because
looking at how they are all standing and sitting impacted my idea. Another
element would be the sky. The sky is dark and gloomy and it bring upon a sad
and tragic feeling. A third element would also be the red mask and the stick.
To me it symbolises a mask that a solider or knight would wear and the stick
would be a sword and weapon that they would use in a battle.
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