The artwork “Dark Young Woman Seated by a Bed” was created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1918 in Paris, France. It is an oil on canvas painting that adheres to the Expressionist movement. Measuring 98 x 63 cm, this portrait is currently housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
The painting depicts a seated young woman dressed in dark clothing with a subdued color palette. The woman’s posture is relaxed and her hands are gently resting on her lap. Modigliani’s distinctive style is evident in the subject’s elongated features, particularly the neck and hands, as well as the stylized, almond-shaped eyes which are a hallmark of his portraiture. The background consists of a bed and parts of what appears to be a room, rendered in muted tones that contrast with the more vivid colors used for the figure. The woman’s expression is contemplative and calm, characterized by Modigliani’s simplified facial features and the lack of elaborate details, which emphasizes the emotional tenor of the work rather than its realism.
