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

Giambattista Pittoni (1687 - 1767)
Giambattista Pittoni
1687 - 1767
Giovanna Fratellini (1666 - 1731)
Giovanna Fratellini
1666 - 1731
Cosimo Tura (1430 - 1495)
Cosimo Tura
1430 - 1495
Pietro Santi Bartoli (1635 - 1700)
Pietro Santi Bartoli
1635 - 1700
 Virgil (70 BC - 19 BC)
Virgil
70 BC - 19 BC
Guido Andlovitz (1900 - 1971)
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1900 - 1971
Henrique César de Araújo Pousao (1859 - 1884)
Henrique César de Araújo Pousao
1859 - 1884
Giulio Raibolini (1487 - 1545)
Giulio Raibolini
1487 - 1545
Osvaldo Borsani (1911 - 1985)
Osvaldo Borsani
1911 - 1985
Niccolo Di Ser Sozzo Tegliacci (1334 - 1363)
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1334 - 1363
Antonio Molinari (1655 - 1704)
Antonio Molinari
1655 - 1704
Marcello Morandini (1940)
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1940
Sexto Canegallo (1892 - 1966)
Sexto Canegallo
1892 - 1966
Leonardo Fibonacci (1170 - 1250)
Leonardo Fibonacci
1170 - 1250
Mino Ceretti (1930)
Mino Ceretti
1930
Lavinia Fontana (1552 - 1614)
Lavinia Fontana
1552 - 1614

Creators Expressionism

August Macke (1887 - 1914)
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1887 - 1914
Brad Howe (1959)
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1959
Marino Marini (1901 - 1980)
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1901 - 1980
Aurel Bernat (1895 - 1982)
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1895 - 1982
Boris Lurie (1924 - 2008)
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1924 - 2008
Ludwig Meidner (1884 - 1966)
Ludwig Meidner
1884 - 1966
Oskar Zwintscher (1870 - 1916)
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1870 - 1916
Yves Brayer (1907 - 1990)
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1907 - 1990
Olga Lyudvigovna Della-Vos-Kardovskaya (1875 - 1952)
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1875 - 1952
Dietz Edzard (1893 - 1963)
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1893 - 1963
Jean Le Moal (1909 - 2007)
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1909 - 2007
Andreas Bindl (1928 - 2010)
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1928 - 2010
Lajos Vajda (1908 - 1941)
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1908 - 1941
Bryan Wynter (1915 - 1975)
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1915 - 1975
Edward Malcolm Brownlee (1929 - 2013)
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1929 - 2013
Alexey Vasilievich Kamensky (1927 - 2014)
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1927 - 2014