The artwork, titled “Portrait of Frank Haviland Burty,” was created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1914 in Paris, France. Executed in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Expressionist art movement and measures 73 x 60 cm. This portrait is a private collection asset.
The artwork presents a contemplative profile of a male figure, rendered in Modigliani’s distinctive style. The elongated features and the simplified form are characteristic of Modigliani’s portraits, conveying emotional depth and introspection. The figure is adorned in a dark brown garment with a red collar and seems to be engaged in an activity, potentially reading, given the focus and downward gaze. The background comprises loosely painted vertical and horizontal strokes, suggesting an abstracted or unfinished interior space. The color palette, dominated by subtle earth tones with occasional touches of vibrant hues, enhances the contemplative mood, situating the artwork firmly within the Expressionist genre.
