The artwork “Fat Child” by Amedeo Modigliani was created in 1915 in Paris, France. It’s an oil on canvas piece that falls into the genre of portraiture and belongs to the Expressionism movement. The dimensions of this painting are 45.5 x 37.5 cm. Currently, it resides in the Palazzo Brera, Milan, Italy.
The painting itself depicts a child’s face, characterized by Modigliani’s distinctive style, which includes an elongated form, with the child having a rounded face. The child’s features are simplified and stylized, with the eyes closed or appearing as slits, echoing a sense of serenity or inward contemplation. The background is rather abstract and does not offer any contextual information about the location or setting. The color palette primarily consists of warm tones, and the brushstrokes seem to be loose and fluid, adding texture to the canvas. On the top left corner, there is some writing, which appears to be integrated into the artistic composition, giving a casual and personal touch to the work.
