The artwork entitled “Portrait of Diego Rivera” was crafted by the distinguished artist Amedeo Modigliani in the year 1916 while he was in Paris, France. This piece is executed in the medium of oil on cardboard and belongs to the Expressionism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 100 x 79 cm, and it is classified under the genre of portraiture. Currently, this notable piece resides in the Museo de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP) located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The artwork depicts a loosely rendered portrait of Diego Rivera, characterized by broad, expressive brush strokes and a predominantly warm palette with shades of orange and dark hues. The facial features and outline of the figure are relatively abstract yet recognizable, conveying a sense of depth and emotion typical of Modigliani’s expressive style. The background hints at abstraction, with scattered patterns and textures that contrast with the more solidly rendered form of the sitter, creating a sense of dynamism and movement within the composition.
