“Man’s Head (Portrait of a Poet)” is an artwork created by Amedeo Modigliani around the year 1915 in Paris, France. This piece, executed in oil on canvas, belongs to the Expressionism movement and measures 46 by 38.1 cm. The portrait genre painting is housed in the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
The artwork features a male figure, characterized by the stylistic elongation of the face and neck, a hallmark of Modigliani’s distinctive style. The painter uses bold lines to define the contours of the man’s face, with dark, hollow eyes that impart a contemplative or melancholic expression. The use of earthy tones and muted colors enhances the emotional depth and intensity of the portrait. Despite its apparent simplicity, the artwork exudes a profound sense of individuality and introspection, emblematic of Modigliani’s exploration of human emotion and identity. The background is rendered in a blend of subdued hues, which serves to emphasize the enigmatic expression of the subject.
