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Untitled, by Amedeo Modigliani, graphite, 1920

Untitled

Amedeo Modigliani

1920

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1920 graphite by Amedeo Modigliani, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Amedeo Modigliani
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The painting is a pencil drawing on paper, featuring a woman with a hat. Her face is turned slightly to the left, and she has a long, thin neck. The woman's body is facing forward, with her right shoulder slightly higher than her left. The drawing is done in a simple, yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The woman's features are subtle, with a small nose and mouth, and her eyes are cast downward. The hat is a simple, rounded shape, and the woman's hair is pulled back under it. This drawing is a great example of Amedeo Modigliani's work, and it would be interesting to explore more of his pieces, such as those held at The Museum of Modern Art.

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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