Little Red-Haired Boy
- Original dimensions
- 54.8 x 92.5 cm
- Museum
- Lille Métropole Museum of Modern Art, Contemporary Art and Outsider Art
- Year
- 1919
Scene depicted
In this painting , a young boy with fiery hair stands simply, displaying a gentle and dreamy expression. The delicate flesh of his face, accentuated by subtle shadows, evokes an atmosphere of tenderness and naivety. Every detail is a tribute to childhood and the beauty of fleeting moments.
Historical context
Created in 1919, the painting “Petit Garçon roux” finds its origin in the charming city of Nice, in the heart of the Côte d'Azur. This painting is deeply rooted in the artistic movement of modernism , illustrating the profound reflections of Amedeo Modigliani on the human condition. Today, this precious masterpiece is exhibited at the Lille Métropole Museum of Modern Art, Contemporary Art and Outsider Art, where it captivates visitors with its captivating dimensions.
Place in the artist's career
“Petit Garçon roux” thus appears as a centerpiece in Modigliani's artistic journey, following works like “Tête” and “Nu couché,” revealing his stylistic evolution towards an ever more striking emotional intensity, foreshadowing his maturity period and the richness of his composition .
Anecdote
Modigliani once confided: “Beauty transcends words; it must be felt in every brushstroke.” That morning in Nice, inspired by a sweet scent of jasmine and the whisper of the waves, he captured the innocence of a child, bringing this canvas to life with his unique gaze.