The artwork, titled “Portrait of Leopold Zborowski,” was created by the renowned artist Amedeo Modigliani in 1917 in Paris, France. Rendered in oil on canvas, this portrait is a distinctive example of the Expressionist movement. Measuring 107 by 66 centimeters, this piece currently resides in the Museo de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP) in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The artwork presents a seated man with an elongated face and neck, characteristic of Modigliani’s style, and an introspective expression. The sitter wears a deep brown suit with a white shirt and black tie, suggestive of early 20th-century attire. His hands are rested calmly in his lap, imparting a sense of subdued dignity. The background is rendered in muted tones of blue, grey, and brown, further emphasizing the figure’s importance and giving the painting a subtle, contemplative atmosphere. The artist’s signature style of elongated forms and melancholic calm is evident, reflecting an introspective, almost poetic representation of the subject.
