The artwork “Monsieur Deleu” by Amedeo Modigliani, created in 1916 in Paris, France, is an oil on canvas portrait that belongs to the Expressionism art movement. It measures 81.1 x 146 cm.
The artwork portrays a male figure with typical elongated facial features and simplified forms, characteristics that define Modigliani’s distinctive style. The subject’s elongated face, half-closed eyes, and a slight tilt of the head convey a sense of introspection or melancholy. He is dressed in a red garment with a white neckerchief, and his posture, seated with one arm resting seemingly at ease, adds to the contemplative atmosphere of the portrait. The background is rendered in muted tones, ensuring that the focus remains on the figure, allowing viewers to engage intimately with the subject’s enigmatic expression. The use of simplified lines and a restricted color palette is emblematic of Modigliani’s approach during this period, emphasizing emotional expression over realistic representation.
