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Femme au corsage blanc (Titulo anterior: Retrato de mujer joven)
Femme au corsage blanc (Titulo anterior: Retrato de mujer joven) is an oil painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
Femme au corsage blanc is a 1917 oil painting by Amedeo Modigliani, an Italian artist active in France. It is a portrait characteristic of the École de Paris style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young woman with dark hair and pale skin, gazing directly at the viewer with an enigmatic expression. Her almond-shaped eyes and thin eyebrows contribute to her contemplative demeanor.
Technique & Style
Modigliani's distinctive style is evident in the elongated facial features and neck of the subject. Bold lines and vivid colors create a sense of depth and emotion, while the dark, reddish-brown background enhances the subject's presence.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. Created during Modigliani's École de Paris period, it exemplifies his mature style developed after his move to France in 1906.
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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.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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