The artwork “Reclining Nude with Arms Folded under Her Head,” painted by Amedeo Modigliani in 1916, is an oil on canvas that exemplifies the Expressionist movement. Measuring 65.5 x 87 cm, this nude painting is housed at the E.G. Bührle Foundation in Zürich, Switzerland. Created in Paris, France, the artwork features the characteristic elongated and sensuous forms typical of Modigliani’s style.
In the artwork, a nude female figure reclines with her arms folded under her head, exuding a sense of relaxed repose and intimate vulnerability. Her dark hair is swept back, and her gaze, directed at the viewer, suggests a quiet strength and serenity. The use of warm, earthy tones and bold contours highlight the voluptuous and harmonious nature of her form. Rendered with minimal background details, the focus remains on the subject’s embodiment of grace and natural beauty, capturing an intimate and timeless moment.
