Artwork
Femme aux boucles d'oreilles
Femme aux boucles d'oreilles is an oil painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Femme aux boucles d'oreilles is a 1917 oil painting by Amedeo Modigliani, an Italian artist active in Paris. The work is a portrait of a woman, characteristic of Modigliani's style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman with dark hair and a black dress, her face elongated with a subtle, introspective expression. Her features are rendered in soft lines, conveying quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Modigliani's distinctive style is evident in the elongated face and gentle lines used to portray the subject. The background features visible brushstrokes, adding texture to the work.
History & Provenance
Modigliani moved to Paris in 1906, engaging with avant-garde circles that included artists like Pablo Picasso. Femme aux boucles d'oreilles is now held in the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.
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.
