Incendio, Città is a painting by Italian Futurist artist Gerardo Dottori, created in 1926. The work depicts an urban fire, rendered in the dynamic visual vocabulary characteristic of Futurist art during the 1920s.
Dottori was a pivotal figure in Italian Futurism, later signing the Futurist Manifesto of Aeropainting in 1929. Though based primarily in Perugia throughout his career, he spent formative time in Milan as a student and lived in Rome from 1926 to 1939, a period that encompasses this painting’s creation. His artistic practice centered on landscape representation and aerial perspectives, often capturing visions of his native Umbria from dramatic heights.
About Gerardo Dottori
Dottori’s artistic output focused on landscapes and Umbrian subjects viewed from elevated perspectives, reflecting Futurist preoccupations with dynamism, speed, and modern vision. His work gained international recognition; he participated in the art competitions at both the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics. Many of his paintings, including Incendio, Città, are now preserved in the Museo civico di Palazzo della Penna in Perugia.
Details
- Artist: Gerardo Dottori
- Year: 1926
- Movement: Futurism
- Current location: Museo civico di Palazzo della Penna, Perugia
Frequently asked questions
Who was Gerardo Dottori?
Gerardo Dottori was an Italian Futurist painter closely associated with Perugia. He signed the Futurist Manifesto of Aeropainting in 1929 and participated in the art competitions at the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics.
Where can this painting be seen?
Incendio, Città is housed in the Museo civico di Palazzo della Penna in Perugia, which holds many of Dottori’s works.
What is the significance of the aerial perspective in Dottori’s work?
Dottori’s principal output featured landscapes and visions of Umbria viewed from great heights, reflecting Futurist fascination with speed, dynamism, and modern forms of perception enabled by aviation and technological progress.
