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.
1913, oil on canvas. 31 7/8 x 18 ins(81x45.6cm). Mesee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen.
1913, oil on canvas. 31 7/8 x 18 ins(81x45.6cm). Mesee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen.
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Portrait of Max Jacob
Portrait of Max Jacob
Painting ID:: 10519
1920, oil on canvas. 36 1/2 x 23 3/4 ins(93x60cm). Cincinnati Art Museum, Gift of Mary E.Johnston.
1920, oil on canvas. 36 1/2 x 23 3/4 ins(93x60cm). Cincinnati Art Museum, Gift of Mary E.Johnston.
1916, oil on canvas. 36 3/8 x 23 1/2 ins(92.4x59.8cm). Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery, London.
1916, oil on canvas. 36 3/8 x 23 1/2 ins(92.4x59.8cm). Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery, London.
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.