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.
1917, oil on canvas, 23 1/2 x 36 1/4 ins (59.7x92.1 cm). Collection of William I. Koch.
1917, oil on canvas, 23 1/2 x 36 1/4 ins (59.7x92.1 cm). Collection of William I. Koch.
Height Width
INS/CM Quality
X
Reclining Nude with Loose Hair
Reclining Nude with Loose Hair
Painting ID:: 10612
1917, oil on canvas, 23 x 36 1/4 ins (60 x 92.2 cm). Osaka City Museum of Modern Art, Japan.
1917, oil on canvas, 23 x 36 1/4 ins (60 x 92.2 cm). Osaka City Museum of Modern Art, Japan.
1916-1917, oil on canvas, 39 1/2 x 32 ins (100.4 x 81.3 cm). The Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation, INC.
1916-1917, oil on canvas, 39 1/2 x 32 ins (100.4 x 81.3 cm). The Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation, INC.
Height Width
INS/CM Quality
X
Elena Povolozky
Elena Povolozky
Painting ID:: 10614
1917, oil on canvas, 25 1/2 x 19 1/8 ins (64.6 x 48.5 cm). The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.
1917, oil on canvas, 25 1/2 x 19 1/8 ins (64.6 x 48.5 cm). The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.
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.