“Portrait of a Woman” is an artwork by Amedeo Modigliani, crafted in 1919 in Paris, France. The medium of this piece is oil on cardboard, with dimensions of 66 x 51 cm. The painting belongs to the Expressionism movement and depicts a portrait genre. Currently, the painting is housed in a private collection.
The portrait showcases a woman, depicted in Modigliani’s distinctive style characterized by elongated faces and necks, which adds a sense of stylization and abstraction to the figure. The woman’s face is serene, with a subtle hint of a smile. Her features are simplified and graceful, with almond-shaped eyes that gaze directly at the viewer. Earthy and muted tones dominate the painting, with the background rendered in a plain, nondescript fashion, which allows the viewer to focus more on the subject’s features and expression. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the portrait a textured, somewhat unfinished appearance that is common in Modigliani’s works.
