The artwork, titled “Joseph Levi” and created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1910 in Paris, France, is an oil on canvas portrait measuring 53.7 by 48.7 cm. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is currently held in a private collection.
In this portrait, the artist captures the essence of the subject, Joseph Levi, with vigorous brushstrokes and a poignant color palette. The figure’s face is detailed with an expressive use of light and shadow, emphasizing his features and imparting a sense of depth and realism. The background is composed of bold, vertical strokes that contrast with the delicate rendering of the subject’s face, highlighting Modigliani’s distinctive style and his contributions to the Expressionism movement.
