The artwork titled “Portrait of Chaim Soutine,” created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1915 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on a panel. It belongs to the Expressionist movement and depicts a portrait genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 36 x 27.5 centimeters, and it is currently housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork presents a striking portrait of Chaim Soutine, characterized by Modigliani’s distinctive style. The figure’s elongated face, exaggerated features, and deep, expressive eyes draw the viewer’s attention. The background is rendered in rich, warm hues with a textured quality, contrasting with the figure’s stark, simple clothing. Modigliani’s use of pronounced lines and bold color variations highlights the emotional depth of the subject, encapsulating the essence of Expressionism.
