The artwork titled “Portrait of Beatrice Hastings” is an oil painting on canvas created by Amedeo Modigliani in approximately 1916 in Paris, France. Exemplifying the Expressionism movement, this portrait belongs to a private collection.
The artwork features minimalistic and expressive strokes characteristic of Modigliani’s style. The figure of Beatrice Hastings is partially outlined with a sparse, understated use of color, predominantly green and brown, adding to the abstract and enigmatic nature of the portrait. The facial features are hinted at rather than explicitly detailed, evoking a sense of mystery and emotive depth. The background is largely unadorned, further drawing attention to the subject’s scarcely defined form, allowing the observer to focus on the essence of the portrayal rather than on intricate details. This stylistic choice reinforces the emotive quality inherent in expressionist works, emphasizing an internal perspective over representational accuracy.
