The “Seated female nude” is a work of art by Amedeo Modigliani, completed in 1916 in Paris, France. This oil on canvas painting is part of the Expressionist movement, measuring 92 x 60 cm. As a nude painting, it exemplifies the genre with a focus on the human form. The artwork is housed at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK.
In the painting, we see a female figure portrayed in Modigliani’s distinctive style. The subject is seated and shown in profile, her body twisted to present both her face and torso to the viewer. The sitter’s pose is relaxed, yet there is a deliberate composition to her placement within the canvas. Her flesh is rendered in warm tones that contrast with the darker background hues. Her facial features are simplified with a focus on the elongated neck, typical of Modigliani’s approach to portraiture. There is an intimate and serene atmosphere conveyed through the use of color, line, and form. Modigliani’s signature can be seen in the upper left area of the canvas. The brushstrokes vary, giving texture and depth to the work, which is a hallmark of his painting style during this period.
