The artwork titled “Portrait of Frank Burty Haviland,” created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1914 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on cardboard with dimensions of 73 by 60 centimeters. This Expressionist portrait is currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, California, USA.
The artwork presents a pensive figure in profile, set against a textured and abstracted background. The subject’s head is inclined downward, suggesting a state of introspection or contemplation. The color palette is dominated by warm earth tones and contrasts with cooler, more subdued hues in the surrounding environment. The brushwork is expressive, with visible strokes contributing to the overall dynamism and emotive quality of the piece. This portrait exemplifies Modigliani’s signature style, characterized by elongated forms and a focus on the emotional depth of his subjects.
