The artwork, titled “Young Woman of the People,” is a portrait created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1918 in Paris, France. Crafted using oil on canvas, this piece is a notable example of the Expressionism movement. With dimensions of 89.5 x 64.1 cm, the painting resides in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, California, USA.
“Young Woman of the People” depicts a seated woman in a stark, stylized manner typical of Modigliani’s work. The woman’s elongated face, neck, and hands, paired with her introspective expression, evoke a sense of serenity and melancholy. Her black attire contrasts with the muted tones of the background, which includes abstract shapes and a hint of an interior setting, possibly a room. The artist’s use of simplified forms and a limited color palette contributes to the overall somber and contemplative mood of the artwork.
