Girl with Doll is a portrait painting by Italian artist Felice Casorati, completed in 1929. The work depicts a young girl with a doll, and represents the artist’s characteristic attention to figure composition and unusual perspective effects.
Casorati (1883–1963) was a painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose career spanned several decades of Italian modernism. His early naturalistic style evolved after 1910 under the influence of symbolist movements and Gustav Klimt toward a more visionary approach. By the late 1920s, when he created this portrait, Casorati had established himself as a significant figure in contemporary Italian art, working across painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
About Felice Casorati
Born in Novara, Casorati initially studied law at the University of Padua but turned to painting full-time after his work was accepted at the Venice Biennale in 1907. He served in World War I and subsequently settled in Turin, where he became central to the Italian avant-garde. His works, whether portraits, figure compositions, or still lifes, are distinguished by sophisticated handling of perspective and formal arrangement.
Details
- Artist: Felice Casorati
- Year: 1929
- Medium: Painting
- Subject: Portrait; figure composition
Frequently asked questions
Who was Felice Casorati?
Felice Casorati (1883–1963) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and printmaker known for figure compositions, portraits, and still lifes distinguished by unusual perspective effects. His early naturalistic work evolved toward a more visionary style after 1910, influenced by symbolism and Gustav Klimt.
What artistic approach characterizes this work?
The painting exemplifies Casorati’s mature style of the late 1920s, combining careful figure composition with distinctive perspective effects. It reflects his broader practice of exploring the formal qualities of portraiture and human presence.
When did Casorati create this painting?
Girl with Doll was completed in 1929, a period when Casorati was an established figure in Italian modernism, working across multiple media including painting and sculpture.