The artwork “Large Seated Nude” by Amedeo Modigliani was created in 1917 in Paris, France. This piece, executed in oil on canvas, belongs to the Expressionism movement and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu). Presently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork features a sensuous depiction of a nude woman seated against a dark, seemingly textured background. The subject has a calm, contemplative expression, her face turned slightly towards the viewer. The striking use of subtle color variations and Modigliani’s signature elongated forms lend an air of elegance and stylization to the figure. The woman’s dark hair contrasts with her pale skin, and the delicate shading highlights the softness and curvature of her body. The composition, while deceptively simple, draws the viewer into the intimate immediacy of the scene, capturing a timeless aesthetic synonymous with Modigliani’s artistic vision.
