The artwork titled “Portrait of a Man with Hat (Jose Pacheco)” was created by the artist Amedeo Modigliani around 1915 in Paris, France. This oil on canvas painting, measuring 65 x 54 cm, belongs to the Expressionism art movement. The portrait depicts a man, ostensibly Jose Pacheco, and is characterized by Modigliani’s distinctive elongated forms and simplistic lines. Currently, this piece is held in a private collection.
The artwork captures a man clothed in a muted beige coat and a dark hat, set against a somber and dark background. The subject’s face, defined by elongated and simplified features characteristic of Modigliani’s style, exudes a sense of introspection and solemnity. The use of bold contours and a limited color palette emphasizes the timeless and abstract quality of the portrait. The melancholy yet enigmatic expression of the subject invites the viewer to delve into the emotional depth and personality portrayed by the artist.
