The artwork entitled “Woman with White Coat” was created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1917 in Paris, France. This oil on canvas painting, characterized by its expressionist style, measures 55 x 38.1 cm and is currently housed in the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (MNBA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is a portrait that exemplifies Modigliani’s distinctive approach to capturing the human form.
In the artwork, the subject is depicted with elongated features and appears to convey a sense of melancholy or introspection. The woman wears a white coat, but the focus is primarily on her simplified, stylized face with its elongated neck and solemn expression. The background is dark, which accentuates the light tones of her face and coat. This contrast serves to draw the viewer’s attention to the subject’s face, emphasizing the emotional depth conveyed through her eyes and expression. Modigliani’s use of soft, muted colors and his characteristic linear style create a harmonious yet poignant visual impact.
