Amedeo Modigliani (1884 - 1920)

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Amedeo Modigliani

Amedeo Clemente Modigliani was an Italian painter and sculptor celebrated for his significant contributions to the School of Paris. Born into a Sephardic Jewish family in Livorno, Italy, on July 12, 1884, his upbringing in a culturally rich environment laid the foundation for his artistic pursuits. Despite facing health challenges from a young age, Modigliani's passion for art was evident, leading him to abandon traditional schooling in favor of artistic training. His early experiences with illness and his family's fluctuating fortunes deeply influenced his character and outlook on life.

In 1906, Modigliani moved to Paris, the epicenter of the avant-garde, where he mingled with iconic artists like Pablo Picasso and Constantin Brâncuși. This period was crucial for Modigliani as he sought to carve out a unique stylistic identity amid the burgeoning modern art scene. His work, characterized by elongated figures and faces, a modernist simplification of form, and a deeply expressive linearity, did not initially receive the recognition it deserved. Despite this, he remained committed to his art, producing an oeuvre that includes both paintings and sculptures, with a notable focus on portraits and nudes.

Modigliani's style is distinguished by its elegance and emotional depth, with his subjects often portrayed in a state of serene introspection. His works, such as "Jeanne Hébuterne in Red Shawl," "Portrait of Maude Abrantes," "Anna Akhmatova," "Madame Pompadour," "Portrait of Diego Rivera," "Portrait of Beatrice Hastings," and "Portrait of Moise Kisling," showcase his exceptional ability to capture the essence of his subjects with minimal yet impactful lines.

Despite his talent, Modigliani's life was marked by financial instability, health problems, and a struggle for critical recognition. He died of tubercular meningitis on January 24, 1920, in Paris, at the age of 35. Posthumously, Modigliani's work gained the recognition it had lacked during his lifetime, with his paintings and sculptures now commanding high prices and occupying prominent positions in museums and private collections worldwide.

For collectors and art and antiques experts, Modigliani's works offer a glimpse into the soul of an artist who transcended the adversities of his life through the beauty of his art. His contributions to modern art remain invaluable, with his unique approach to form and emotion continuing to inspire and captivate audiences.

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Date and place of birt:12 july 1884, Livorno, Italy
Date and place of death:24 january 1920, Paris, France
Nationality:Italy, France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Painter, Sculptor
Art school / group:La Ruche, School of Paris, Société des artistes indépendants
Genre:Nude art, Portrait
Art style:Expressionism, Modern art, Fauvism

Creators Italy

Vettor Pisani (1934 - 2011)
Vettor Pisani
1934 - 2011
Giovanni Carlo Aliberti (1662 - 1727)
Giovanni Carlo Aliberti
1662 - 1727
Domenico Cresti (1559 - 1638)
Domenico Cresti
1559 - 1638
Achille Vianelli (1803 - 1894)
Achille Vianelli
1803 - 1894
Bartolomeo Cavaceppi (1715 - 1799)
Bartolomeo Cavaceppi
1715 - 1799
Piero Gilardi (1942 - 2023)
Piero Gilardi
1942 - 2023
Renata Boero (1936)
Renata Boero
1936
Cristoforo Roncalli (Il Pomarancio) (1552 - 1626)
Cristoforo Roncalli (Il Pomarancio)
1552 - 1626
Alexander Trippel (1744 - 1793)
Alexander Trippel
1744 - 1793
Pierre Leone Guezzi (1674 - 1755)
Pierre Leone Guezzi
1674 - 1755
Gerardo Dottori (1884 - 1977)
Gerardo Dottori
1884 - 1977
Luca Pignatelli (1962)
Luca Pignatelli
1962
Hans De Jode (1630 - 1663)
Hans De Jode
1630 - 1663
Carl Wilhelm Götzloff (1799 - 1866)
Carl Wilhelm Götzloff
1799 - 1866
Tommaso Aloisio Juvara (1809 - 1875)
Tommaso Aloisio Juvara
1809 - 1875
Richard Brompton (1734 - 1783)
Richard Brompton
1734 - 1783

Creators Expressionism

Otto Biermer (1858 - 1901)
Otto Biermer
1858 - 1901
Moriz Melzer (1877 - 1966)
Moriz Melzer
1877 - 1966
Karl Heinz Bohrmann (1928 - 1998)
Karl Heinz Bohrmann
1928 - 1998
Regis Noel (1957)
Regis Noel
1957
Georges Gimel (1898 - 1962)
Georges Gimel
1898 - 1962
Robert Wylie (1839 - 1877)
Robert Wylie
1839 - 1877
Karl Hofer (1878 - 1955)
Karl Hofer
1878 - 1955
Jean Mayodon (1893 - 1967)
Jean Mayodon
1893 - 1967
Tom Sachs (1966)
Tom Sachs
1966
Dora Maar (1907 - 1997)
Dora Maar
1907 - 1997
John Erhart Kashdan (1917 - 2001)
John Erhart Kashdan
1917 - 2001
Marie-Louise von Motesiczky (1906 - 1996)
Marie-Louise von Motesiczky
1906 - 1996
Christian Sery (1959)
Christian Sery
1959
Gyula Donáth (1850 - 1909)
Gyula Donáth
1850 - 1909
Theophile-Alexander Steinlen (1859 - 1923)
Theophile-Alexander Steinlen
1859 - 1923
Sonia Lewitska (1880 - 1937)
Sonia Lewitska
1880 - 1937