The artwork titled “Anna Akhmatova” created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1911 in Paris, France, is executed using pencil on paper. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu). The artwork is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, a human figure is depicted in a reclining posture. The artist employs minimalistic lines and simple contours to outline the figure. The subject’s head is gently inclined forward, and her right arm is draped over her torso, extending towards her left arm which rests beside her. The overall composition is elegant, characterized by fluid lines and an unembellished form that conveys a sense of serene introspection. The simplicity of the medium and the purity of the lines are indicative of the artist’s intent to capture the essence of the subject with minimal possible detail.
