Francesco Cangiullo (1884-1977) - Parigi di notte

Francesco Cangiullo (1884-1977) was an Italian writer and painter associated with the Futurist movement, which emphasized dynamism, movement, and the energy of modern life. "Parigi di notte" translates to "Paris at night," implying a nocturnal cityscape or scene capturing the allure and nocturnal vibrancy of Paris. Many artists have been inspired by Paris’s nightlife—its cafés, streets, and illuminated monuments—using contrast, shadow, and artificial lighting to create dramatic effects. This painting likely melds the Futurist fascination with motion and modernity with the romanticism of night scenes.