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Portrait of Diego Rivera, by Amedeo Modigliani, oil, 1916

Portrait of Diego Rivera

Amedeo Modigliani

1916

oil

paperboard

From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Diego Rivera is a 1916 oil by Amedeo Modigliani, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Amedeo Modigliani
When & what style?
1916
Where can I see it?
São Paulo Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man's face and upper body. He has dark hair and a beard, and is wearing a jacket. The background is a light brown color. The man's face is painted in a style that is not very realistic. His features are simplified, and his eyes are closed. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by artist Amedeo Modigliani.

About the artist

Portrait of Amedeo Modigliani
Artist

Amedeo Modigliani

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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