The artwork titled “Portrait of a Young Girl” was created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1910 in Paris, France. Executed with oil on canvas, this painting belongs to the genre of portraiture and is associated with the Expressionism movement. Currently, it is part of a private collection.
In the artwork, a strikingly elongated visage of a young girl is featured, characterized by the artist’s signature stylized form and curved lines. The girl’s face is presented with an elongated neck, almond-shaped eyes, and a small, solemn mouth. The background consists of muted, textured hues of blue and gray, which create a stark contrast with the warm tones of the girl’s skin and subtly emphasize her presence. The expression on her face is enigmatic, and the minimalist detailing on the canvas lends the portrait an air of introspective melancholy. This piece exemplifies Modigliani’s distinctive approach to portraiture, where emotional expression is conveyed through abstraction and stylization rather than realism.
