Artwork
A Man
A Man is an oil painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
A Man is an oil painting created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1916, characterized by its depiction of a man's head and shoulders in a serene, forward-facing pose.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a man with dark hair and eyes, is rendered in a simplified, non-detailed style, conveying an overall atmosphere of calmness and serenity through bold lines and flat color areas.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies Modigliani's distinctive Parisian period style, marked by elongated facial features, although in this piece, the elongation is subtle, with emphasis on simple, expressive forms.
History & Provenance
Originally part of Modigliani's portrait series, the painting is now part of the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection, reflecting the artist's eventual recognition after initial oversight.
Context
Created amidst Modigliani's association with artists like Picasso and Brâncuși in Paris, the painting is a product of the École de Paris movement, though its style leans more towards simplicity and less towards the avant-garde experimentation of his contemporaries.
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Artist
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (US: ; Italian: ; 12 July 1884 – 24 January 1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor of the École de Paris who worked mainly in France.
