Artwork
Anna Zborowska
Anna Zborowska is an oil painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Anna Zborowska is a portrait painting executed in oil paint by Amedeo Modigliani in 1917. It is characterized by the artist's distinctive stylistic elements and is housed in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Anna Zborowska, a subject rendered with Modigliani's hallmark elongated facial features. Her contemplative posture, with clasped hands, conveys a sense of quiet introspection.
Technique & Style
Modigliani employed contrasting brushwork techniques: soft, gentle strokes for the subject's face, juxtaposed with bold, dark brushstrokes for her dress. This dichotomy enhances the overall depth and emotional resonance of the work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1917, during Modigliani's active period within the École de Paris, the painting is now part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
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.
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