“Standing Nude with Garden Background,” created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1913 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 81 x 50 cm. This work belongs to the Expressionist movement and falls within the genre of nude paintings (nu). Currently housed in a private collection, the painting portrays a standing nude figure with a vibrant garden background.
The artwork, rendered in Amedeo Modigliani’s distinctive style, features an elongated and simplified human form, standing nude against an abstracted, colorful garden background. The figure, painted in a bold red hue, is characterized by its elongated neck and arms, and the highly stylized posture exudes a sense of serene elegance. The background is rendered with broad, expressive brushstrokes in green, blue, white, and red, which evoke a lush, exotic garden setting. The contrast between the vivid red of the figure and the rich, textured colors of the background creates a striking visual impact, drawing the viewer’s attention to the harmonious interplay between the figure and its surroundings. The overall composition reflects Modigliani’s mastery in blending the human form with abstract elements, embodying the aesthetics of Expressionism.
