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Portrait of the painter Manuel Humbert, by Amedeo Modigliani, oil, 1916

Portrait of the painter Manuel Humbert

Amedeo Modigliani

1916

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of the painter Manuel Humbert is a 1916 oil by Amedeo Modigliani, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Amedeo Modigliani
When & what style?
1916
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark suit and tie, sitting in front of a wall with red panels. His hands are in his lap, and he has a serious expression on his face. The man's face is long and thin, with a small nose and lips. His eyes are looking straight ahead, and his eyebrows are slightly raised. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy color, with the red panels of the wall standing out against it. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the man's serious expression adding a sense of gravity to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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