The artwork “A Young Girl” by Amedeo Modigliani, created in 1916 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Expressionism movement. The painting is a portrait measuring 100 by 65 centimeters, and it is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a young girl characterized by Modigliani’s distinctive stylization. The girl is adorned in a dark, simple top and a striped skirt, her hands gently resting on her lap. With elongated facial features, typical of Modigliani’s style, the girl’s face exhibits calmness and an introspective demeanor. The background is composed of darker, muted tones that contrast subtly with the brighter orange hue of the girl’s skin. The simplification of form and somber coloration encapsulate the essence of Modigliani’s approach to portraiture during the Expressionist period.
