Tramonto al mare is a 1927 painting by Carlo Carrà, an Italian painter and leading figure of the Futurist movement. The work depicts a sunset over the sea, capturing light and atmosphere in its composition.
Carrà was born in Piedmont in 1881 and rose to prominence as a signatory of the Manifesto of Futurist Painters in 1910, alongside Umberto Boccioni, Luigi Russolo, and Giacomo Balla. Though his Futurist phase began to evolve around the time of World War I, he continued to draw on concepts from the movement throughout his career. He spent much of his professional life in Milan, where he also taught. This 1927 seascape represents his mature artistic practice, painted during the period following his early Futurist experiments.
About Carlo Carrà
Carrà trained at Brera Academy in Milan under Cesare Tallone from 1906 onwards, after early experience as a mural decorator. He travelled widely, including to Paris for the 1899–1900 Exposition Universelle and to London, absorbing contemporary artistic influences before returning to Milan in 1901. His career spanned more than six decades until his death in 1966.
Details
- Artist: Carlo Carrà (1881–1966)
- Title: Tramonto al mare (Sunset at Sea)
- Date: 1927
- Movement: Futurism
Frequently asked questions
Who was Carlo Carrà?
Carlo Carrà was an Italian painter born in 1881 and a leading figure of the Futurist movement. He signed the Manifesto of Futurist Painters in 1910 and taught for many years in Milan until his death in 1966.
What is the subject of this painting?
The painting depicts a sunset over the sea, exploring light and maritime atmosphere through colour and form.
When was this work created?
The painting dates to 1927, a period when Carrà was working with concepts derived from but distinct to his earlier Futurist phase.