Italian Expressionist Painter and Sculptor, 1884-1920
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 ?C January 24, 1920) was an Italian artist of Jewish heritage, practicing both painting and sculpture, who pursued his career for the most part in France. Modigliani was born in Livorno (historically referred to in English as Leghorn), in northwestern Italy and began his artistic studies in Italy before moving to Paris in 1906. Influenced by the artists in his circle of friends and associates, by a range of genres and art movements, and by primitive art, Modigliani's œuvre was nonetheless unique and idiosyncratic. He died in Paris of tubercular meningitis, exacerbated by poverty, overworking, and an excessive use of alcohol and narcotics, at the age of 35.
1898, oil on canvas. 8 1/4 x 14 ins(20.8x35.7cm). Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori, Livorno.
1898, oil on canvas. 8 1/4 x 14 ins(20.8x35.7cm). Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori, Livorno.
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Portrait of Manuello
Portrait of Manuello
Painting ID:: 10523
1916, oil on canvas. 26x20 1/8 ins(66x51cm). Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. And Mrs. William Wyler.
1916, oil on canvas. 26x20 1/8 ins(66x51cm). Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. And Mrs. William Wyler.
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Ritratto di donna (Portrait of Hanka Zborowska)
Ritratto di donna (Portrait of Hanka Zborowska)
Painting ID:: 10524
oil on canvas, 26 1/16 x 20 1/16 ins(66.2x51cm). Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Anonymouse gift. Prviously "attributed" to the artist, this work was exhibited in the 1930.
oil on canvas, 26 1/16 x 20 1/16 ins(66.2x51cm). Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Anonymouse gift. Prviously "attributed" to the artist, this work was exhibited in the 1930.
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Nude (Nu Couche Les Bras Ouverts)
Nude (Nu Couche Les Bras Ouverts)
Painting ID:: 10525
Italian Expressionist Painter and Sculptor, 1884-1920
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 ?C January 24, 1920) was an Italian artist of Jewish heritage, practicing both painting and sculpture, who pursued his career for the most part in France. Modigliani was born in Livorno (historically referred to in English as Leghorn), in northwestern Italy and began his artistic studies in Italy before moving to Paris in 1906. Influenced by the artists in his circle of friends and associates, by a range of genres and art movements, and by primitive art, Modigliani's œuvre was nonetheless unique and idiosyncratic. He died in Paris of tubercular meningitis, exacerbated by poverty, overworking, and an excessive use of alcohol and narcotics, at the age of 35.