The artwork “Count Weilhorski” was created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1916 in Paris, France. It is a part of the Expressionism art movement and belongs to the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts a seated man who appears to be Count Weilhorski, characterized by a distinctive elongated face and features, typical of Modigliani’s style. The count is dressed in dark, formal attire, with hands modestly clasped in his lap. The background is a vivid red, contrasting sharply with the dark clothing of the subject, which further emphasizes the figure’s elongated face, high forehead, and angular beard. The minimalist depiction and the use of exaggerated proportions lend an expressive, almost melancholic feel to the portrait. The overall composition reflects the emotive and somewhat abstract nature of Expressionism, capturing not just the physical appearance of the subject but also an essence of inner complexity.
