The Mistress (1917; Paris, France) by Amedeo Modigliani

The Mistress - Amedeo Modigliani - 1917; Paris, France

Artwork Information

TitleThe Mistress
ArtistAmedeo Modigliani
Date1917; Paris, France
Mediumoil,cardboard
Dimensions65 x 45 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About The Mistress

“The Mistress,” created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1917 in Paris, France, is an expressionist oil painting on cardboard. This portrait, measuring 65 by 45 centimeters, is currently housed in a private collection. The artwork exemplifies the Expressionism movement’s stylistic elements.

The artwork portrays a figure with elongated facial features, characteristic of Modigliani’s unique style. The subject’s face is rendered with striking warm tones, contrasting sharply against the muted background. The painterly technique and the choice of colors elicit a sense of depth and emotion, encapsulating the essence of expressionism. The figure’s expression is both introspective and distant, inviting viewers to ponder the inner life of the depicted subject.

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