Vintage 1997 “De Chirico: The Metaphysical Period” by Paolo Baldacci Hardcover Book

Up for sale is a Vintage 1997 “De Chirico: The Metaphysical Period” by Paolo Baldacci Hardcover Book! It measures 13 1/4” by 11 1/4” around the outside of the cover and contains 443 pages. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (contains all pages; some scattered light surface wear to outside cover; some light foxing to page edges). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

Delve into the enigmatic and dreamlike world of early 20th century modern art with this definitive vintage monograph, "De Chirico: The Metaphysical Period" by renowned scholar Paolo Baldacci. Published in 1997, this comprehensive and deeply researched scholarly study focuses exclusively on the most influential and revolutionary phase of Giorgio de Chirico’s career—his pioneering Metaphysical paintings created between 1911 and 1919. Lavishly illustrated throughout, the book features hundreds of stunning full-color plates and detailed historical documentation showcasing his iconic haunting piazzas, mannequin figures, silent arcades, and uncanny perspective distortions that laid the foundational blueprint for the Surrealist movement. Measuring standard art monograph size in durable hardcover format with its original dust jacket, this clean and collectible copy offers an essential visual and critical analysis for fine art historians, surrealism enthusiasts, and serious collectors of museum-quality monographs.

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