Artwork
Girl in a Sailor's Blouse
Girl in a Sailor's Blouse is an oil painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
Amedeo Modigliani's 1918 painting, Girl in a Sailor's Blouse, is a portrait depicting a woman. The subject is identified by her attire, specifically a sailor's blouse, which serves as the primary visual identifier for the figure. As a portrait, the work focuses on the representation of this individual, capturing her likeness within the conventions of early twentieth-century portraiture.
Technique & Style
Classified as a portrait, the painting belongs to the genre of figurative representation that characterized Modigliani's output in 1918.
Girl in a Sailor's Blouse is an oil painting executed on canvas, a standard support for Modigliani's portrait work. The work measures 65.4 cm in height by 46.4 cm in width, giving it a vertical format suited to a half-length figural composition. Classified as a portrait, the painting belongs to the genre of figurative representation that characterized Modigliani's output in 1918.
The use of oil paint on canvas is consistent with the artist's handling of the period, allowing for the smooth blending and elongated modeling associated with his mature portrait style. The relatively modest dimensions place it within the intimate scale favored by Modigliani for individual sitters.
History & Provenance
Girl in a Sailor's Blouse is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The oil-on-canvas portrait, created in 1918, measures 65.4 cm in height and 46.4 cm in width. While the work is located at this institution, the provided records do not list a specific accession number, nor do they detail any past or current exhibition history for the piece.
Overview
Amedeo Modigliani's Girl in a Sailor's Blouse, created in 1918, is an oil portrait that exemplifies the Italian artist's signature approach to the human form. The work features a woman rendered with the distinctive stylization and elongated features characteristic of Modigliani's oeuvre. This painting is currently housed in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, representing a key example of his late career.
Context
Amedeo Modigliani, an Italian artist, spent the majority of his career in Paris, where he became a prominent figure within the École de Paris. This informal group of artists, many of whom were foreign-born, contributed to the vibrant artistic scene of the city in the early 20th century. Modigliani dedicated much of his output to portraiture, developing a highly personal and recognizable style that set him apart.
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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.
