Felice Casorati’s Ragazza sul letto is a 1942 painting depicting a girl on a bed. Created during Italy’s interwar period, the work exemplifies Casorati’s distinctive approach to figure composition and portraiture.
Casorati (1883–1963) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose career spanned from the early twentieth century through the postwar era. His paintings are often distinguished by unusual perspective effects and a visionary sensibility shaped by early exposure to Symbolism and the work of Gustav Klimt. By the 1918, Casorati had settled in Turin, where he developed his mature style, contributing significantly to modern Italian art.
About Felice Casorati
Born in Novara in 1883, Casorati initially studied law at the University of Padua but committed fully to painting after his work was accepted at the Venice Biennale in 1907. His early naturalistic style evolved after 1910 toward a more visionary approach. He served in the Italian military during World War I and subsequently became a central figure in Turin’s modernist circles, working across painting, sculpture, and printmaking until his death in 1963.
Details
- Creator: Felice Casorati
- Year: 1942
- Medium: Painting
- Subject: Figure composition—portrait
Frequently asked questions
Who was Felice Casorati?
Felice Casorati (1883–1963) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and printmaker noted for figure compositions, portraits, and still lifes distinguished by unusual perspective effects. His work evolved from naturalism toward a more visionary style influenced by Symbolism and Gustav Klimt.
What characterizes Casorati’s approach to painting?
Casorati was known for unusual perspective effects in his compositions and his refined treatment of portraiture and figure studies. His mature style developed during his years in Turin from 1918 onward.
When was this painting created?
The work dates to 1942, during the later phase of Casorati’s career and Italy’s interwar period.