“Rose Caryatid (Audace)” is a 1914 artwork by Amedeo Modigliani, belonging to the Expressionism art movement and categorized under the genre of nude painting (nu). The artwork, created in 1914, reflects Modigliani’s unique interpretation and style.
The artwork portrays a nude figure rendered in soft, flowing lines and an earthy palette predominantly featuring shades of orange and yellow. The figure is positioned in a seated posture with arms raised as if to support an unseen weight, akin to the function of a caryatid in classical architecture. The artist’s characteristic elongated forms and stylized features are evident, imbuing the work with a sense of grace and fluidity. The background, minimally detailed, enhances the focus on the expressive human form, underscoring Modigliani’s distinctive stylistic approach within the Expressionist framework.
