The artwork titled “Standing Nude (Elvira)” was created by Amedeo Modigliani in the year 1918 in Paris, France. The medium used is oil on canvas, and it is part of the Expressionism art movement. The dimensions of the painting are 100 x 65 cm, and it falls under the genre of nude painting (nu). This artwork is currently housed in the Walter Hadorn collection in Bern, Switzerland.
In the artwork, a nude woman is depicted standing with a calm and composed demeanor. The background is a blend of soft tones, which emphasizes the central figure. Her elongated features, typical of Modigliani’s style, are marked by a simplistic yet expressive outline. The use of warm and earthy colors on her skin contrasts against the cool, blue-grey tones in the background, creating a visual harmony. The subject’s serene expression and the stylized treatment of her form reflect a blend of realism and abstraction, which is characteristic of Modigliani’s work in the Expressionist movement.
