Artwork
Woman with Blue Eyes
Woman with Blue Eyes is an oil painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.
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Overview
Woman with Blue Eyes is a portrait painted in oil by Amedeo Modigliani in 1918. It is a representative work of the artist's distinctive style and is held in the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman with dark, curly hair and bright blue eyes, set against a muted blue-green background. Her face and neck are elongated, and her features are simplified, with her eyes being the most striking element, conveying a quiet intensity.
Technique & Style
The portrait is characterized by Modigliani's signature elongation of facial features and figures. The woman's face is rendered in a simplified, almost abstract manner, while her eyes are depicted with bold, vibrant color.
History & Provenance
Amedeo Modigliani, an Italian artist associated with the École de Paris, created this work after moving to France in 1906, where he became part of the modernist circle.
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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.
