“Woman with a Red Necklace,” executed in 1918 by Amedeo Modigliani in Paris, France, is an exemplary piece within the Expressionism movement. Rendered in oil on canvas, the portrait measures 92.39 x 65.41 cm and remains in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a woman seated against a simple, almost monochromatic background, her elongated face and neck typical of Modigliani’s style. She wears a dark, possibly navy blue dress, which contrasts sharply with the striking red necklace and bracelet adorning her slender neck and wrist, respectively. The woman’s calm, introspective expression, rendered with soft brushwork and subtle color variations, conveys a sense of depth and tranquility. The background is minimally detailed, focusing the viewer’s attention entirely on the subject. The use of muted colors combined with the vibrant red jewelry exemplifies the artist’s ability to balance simplicity with striking visual impact.
