The artwork titled “Young Servant Girl” by Amedeo Modigliani, created circa 1918 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on canvas. The piece measures 152.4 by 62.9 centimeters and is part of the Expressionism movement. This portrait is housed in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York, USA.
The artwork portrays a young servant girl standing against a textured backdrop. The subject is depicted with Modigliani’s characteristic stylization, featuring elongated facial features and a somewhat dreamy or contemplative expression with almond-shaped eyes. The girl’s simple attire, a dark dress with a white collar, contrasts with the vivid, expressive brushwork around her, enhancing the emotional depth and introspection conveyed by the portrait. The overall composition is marked by a subtle interplay of subdued colors, highlighting the somber yet serene mood of the piece.
