“Portrait of a Young Woman” is an artwork by Amedeo Modigliani, created around 1918 in Paris, France. The medium used for this painting is oil on canvas, and it belongs to the Expressionism art movement. The artwork measures 61 x 45.8 cm and falls into the genre of portraiture.
The artwork portrays a young woman with a characteristically elongated face and neck, a signature style of Modigliani. The features of the subject are simplified and stylized, with large, almond-shaped eyes, a slender nose, and slightly parted lips. The expression of the subject appears melancholic or introspective. The background is simple and muted in tones, ensuring the focus remains on the subject. The coloring of the face, rendered in warm tones, contrasts with the darker, subdued hues of the attire, which seems to be modest. The technique and form reflect the nuances of Expressionism, through the emphasis on emotional experience rather than physical reality.
