The artwork “Seated Boy with Cap” is a creation by the Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani dated 1918, produced in Paris, France. It’s an oil painting on canvas that measures 100 by 65 centimeters and is held in a private collection. The painting is a portrait and is a representation of the Expressionist movement, which is known for its emotional intensity and tendency to distort reality for emotional effect.
In “Seated Boy with Cap,” you can observe a young male figure seated, presumably on a wooden chair. The boy is depicted with Modigliani’s characteristic elongated style – notably in the shape of his face and limbs. The colors used in the painting are muted, with earthy tones dominating the composition, perhaps capturing the solemn mood of the era in which it was created. The boy is dressed in a dark jacket and pants, with his hands placed on his lap. His face is rendered with a pale complexion and featureless apart from the suggestion of a nose, a typical style for Modigliani’s figurative works. A cap sits on his head, casting a shadow over his forehead and emphasizing the introspective nature of the portrait. The background is simple and unadorned, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the subject of the portrait.
