Marina is a painting by Carlo Carrà completed in 1940. Carrà was a leading figure of the Futurist movement that emerged in early-twentieth-century Italy and a prolific painter and writer on art.
By the time of Marina’s creation, Carrà had moved beyond his early Futurist phase to develop a mature modernist practice. His long teaching career in Milan contributed significantly to the development of twentieth-century Italian art pedagogy. The painting demonstrates the artist’s sustained commitment to formal innovation characteristic of his work across decades.
About Carlo Carrà
Carrà was a central figure in the Italian Futurist movement and remained an influential voice in modernist art throughout his career. In addition to his paintings, he wrote extensively on art theory and practice. His decades of teaching in Milan shaped the artistic training of subsequent generations of Italian artists.
Details
- Artist: Carlo Carrà
- Year: 1940
- Title: Marina
- Movement: Futurism and post-Futurist modernism
Frequently asked questions
Who was Carlo Carrà?
Carlo Carrà was an Italian painter and a leading figure of the Futurist movement in early-twentieth-century Italy. He was also a prolific writer on art and taught for many years in Milan.
What period does Marina represent in Carrà’s career?
Marina dates from 1940, in the later phase of Carrà’s artistic practice, following his pioneering contributions to Futurism and reflecting his continued modernist development.
Where did Carrà teach?
Carrà taught for many years in the city of Milan, where he significantly influenced the training and development of Italian artists.