The artwork “Seated Jeanne Hébuterne” was created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1918 in Paris, France. This portrait is crafted with oil on canvas and belongs to the Expressionism movement. The dimensions of the painting are 92 x 60 cm. It portrays Modigliani’s companion Jeanne Hébuterne and is currently housed in the Merzbacher Collection, Zürich, Switzerland.
The painting depicts a woman seated in a somewhat relaxed pose against a background with hues of red and green. The subject, Jeanne Hébuterne, is portrayed with elongated features, typical of Modigliani’s style, with an elongated neck and face. Her body and the chair are rendered with soft curves, which contribute to the sense of quiet and introspection within the work. In keeping with the expressive quality of Modigliani’s art, the subject’s face is composed with a delicate simplicity, capturing an ethereal yet intimate presence. Her eyes are almond-shaped and lack detail, which is characteristic of the artist’s approach to portraiture, emphasizing emotional expression over realistic depiction. Her dress is dark, contrasting sharply with her pale skin, and she seems to be holding her hands gently together, which could signal a moment of thought or repose. The textured brushwork and the rich, warm colors add to the painting’s expressive quality.
