“Nude with Hat,” executed by Amedeo Modigliani around 1907 in Paris, France, is an oil on canvas painting exemplifying the Expressionism movement. The artwork, measuring 80.6 x 50.1 cm, is a nude painting (nu) and is currently housed in the Hecht Museum at the University of Haifa in Haifa, Israel.
The artwork features a nude figure characterized by the deliberate deformation and elongation of anatomical features, a hallmark of Modigliani’s style. The subject, seemingly standing or sitting, is depicted with exaggerated facial features, particularly a long neck and emphasized lips, and wears a prominent, dark hat that contrasts against the lighter hues of the body. The background appears abstract and muted, allowing the subject to stand prominently in the foreground. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, contributing to the overall emotive quality of the piece.
