“The Little Peasant,” created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1918 in Paris, France, is an oil on canvas painting that belongs to the Expressionism art movement. The artwork measures 99.06 x 63.5 cm and is currently located at Tate Modern in London, UK. The painting, a portrait genre, epitomizes Modigliani’s distinctive style.
The artwork depicts a young boy seated against a minimalist background, his attire reflecting modest means. He is dressed in a dark jacket, waistcoat, and tattered trousers, suggesting his humble, rural origins. His hands rest prominently on his knees, each brush stroke defining their rough texture. The boy’s expression is contemplative, his face rendered with Modigliani’s characteristic elongated features and rich color palette. The background, rendered in subdued tones of blue, serves to accentuate the figure’s earthy presence. The simplicity of the pose, combined with the expressive execution of forms and colors, conveys a profound sense of the boy’s inner world.
