The artwork entitled “Woman with Earrings” was painted by Amedeo Modigliani around the year 1917 in Paris, France. This piece, rendered in oil on canvas, belongs to the Expressionism movement and is a portrait measuring 65 by 43.5 cm. Currently, it is housed in the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris in Paris, France.
The artwork features a stylized portrayal of a woman with distinct, elongated features characteristic of Modigliani’s style. The woman’s elongated neck and soft, but slightly somber expression, are accentuated by the use of muted colors. Her face is depicted with an elongated oval shape, and her eyes are almond-shaped and lack detailed pupils, appearing almost mask-like. She is adorned with simple, yet elegant red earrings that draw attention against the subdued background and her dark attire. The background itself consists of earthy tones that enhance the contemplative and somewhat melancholic mood of the piece. Overall, this painting exemplifies Modigliani’s unique approach to portraiture, blending simplification with a profound, almost haunting, expressiveness.
