“Portrait of a Young Girl (Louise)” is a 1915 oil on cardboard painting by the esteemed artist Amedeo Modigliani. Embracing the ethos of the Expressionism movement, this portrait measures 51 by 37 centimeters and is presently held in a private collection in Paris, France.
The artwork depicts a young girl expressed through Modigliani’s characteristic elongation of form and simplified use of color and brushwork. Her face, elongated and abstracted, exudes a serene and melancholic aura, with closed eyes and a subtle smile. The contours of her head and neck are emphasized against a muted, earthy background, which accentuates the ethereal quality of her portrayal. Modigliani’s use of bold lines and a subdued color palette effectively conveys the depth of emotion and introspection characteristic of his style during this period.
