The artwork titled “Head of Red-haired Woman” was created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1915 in Paris, France. It is an oil portrait on canvas, measuring 46 by 28 centimeters, and is an exemplary piece of the Expressionism art movement. Currently, the artwork resides in the Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art (GAM) in Turin, Italy.
This portrait depicts a red-haired woman with a characteristic elongated and simplified facial structure, a hallmark of Modigliani’s style. The background and her attire are rendered in deep, rich tones that complement the warm hues of her skin and hair. The woman’s gaze is introspective, captured with a sense of solemnity and serenity, and the overall composition emphasizes the emotional depth rather than precise realism. The bold use of color and form reflects the expressive intent of the artist, resonating with the evocative nature of the Expressionist movement.
