“The Artist’s Wife,” created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1918 in Paris, France, is an oil on canvas painting classified under the Expressionism art movement. The portrait, which measures 100.3 x 64.5 cm, is housed in the Norton Simon Museum located in Pasadena, California, United States.
The artwork features a seated woman, presumably the artist’s wife, rendered in Modigliani’s characteristic style, defined by elongated forms and vibrant colors. The subject’s face, neck, and body are stretched in an exaggerated manner, giving a sense of elegance and introspection. She is depicted with a gentle, relaxed posture, her right arm resting on the back of a wooden chair and the left hand calmly placed on her lap. The background merges a subdued, muted color palette with a mix of abstract shapes that create a harmonious yet unintrusive environment for the subject. The artwork exemplifies Modigliani’s unique contributions to the Expressionist movement, portraying deep emotion and personality through simplified forms and bold use of color.