Amedeo Modigliani’s “Young Girl in a Striped Shirt,” an oil on canvas created in 1917 in Paris, France, epitomizes the Expressionist movement. Measuring 92 by 60 cm, this portrait resides in a private collection, reflecting Modigliani’s characteristic elongated forms and melancholic tones.
The artwork presents a young girl with stylized, elongated facial features and a melancholic expression. She is adorned in a loosely striped shirt and a dark tie, sitting against a muted, textured background. The girl’s brown bob haircut frames her face, emphasizing the subtleties of her expression. Modigliani’s brushstrokes are visible, contributing to the textured quality of the surface, and the color palette is restrained, focusing on neutral and earthy hues. The simplicity of the composition draws attention to the figure’s introspective and languid demeanor, a hallmark of Modigliani’s portraiture, embodying both elegance and a quiet yet poignant emotional depth.
