Portrait of a Woman (1915; Paris, France) by Amedeo Modigliani

Portrait of a Woman - Amedeo Modigliani - 1915; Paris, France

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of a Woman
ArtistAmedeo Modigliani
Date1915; Paris, France
Mediumoil,cardboard
Dimensions48.5 x 29 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Portrait of a Woman

The artwork “Portrait of a Woman” by Amedeo Modigliani, created in 1915 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on cardboard, reflecting the Expressionist movement. Its dimensions are 48.5 cm by 29 cm, and it is a portrait genre piece that is currently held in a private collection.

This painting showcases Modigliani’s signature style, which is characterized by elongated faces and necks, a stylized and simplified portrayal of features, and a focus on the elegant lines of the subject’s form. The colors used in the portrait are typically muted, with an emphasis on the use of earth tones punctuated by deeper hues that outline the features of the woman in the painting. The background is often minimalistic, serving to enhance the presence of the figure.

However, based on the image provided, I must clarify that the description does not seem to correspond with what is depicted here. This image does not appear to be a representation of a portrait, expressionist in style or otherwise, by Amedeo Modigliani or anyone else. It seems to be a mistake or a mismatch between the description and the attached image. The image displayed is highly abstract and might even be of a damaged artwork or an entirely different piece unrelated to Modigliani’s work. Thus, I cannot accurately describe this as Modigliani’s “Portrait of a Woman” based on the visual data presented.

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