Q105080934
- Original dimensions
- 63 x 40 cm
- Museum
- Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Scene depicted
This painting famously illustrates a spectacularly stylized female figure, draped in a disturbing serenity. The composition, both simple and deeply evocative, reveals the tragic and introspective beauty that often characterizes Modigliani's pictorial works .
Historical context
Created between 1916 and 1917, this painting represents a pivotal period in the history of modern art. Nestled in the heart of Paris, Modigliani, emblem of the modern movement, captures the essence of a century in full swing. Currently displayed at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art , this canvas offers a window into the soul of a man and a revolutionary artistic movement whose legacy endures.
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a turning point in the artist's career, reflecting his evolution towards more stylized forms. At the crossroads between "Reclining Nude" and "Portrait of Jeanne Hébuterne," we observe the maturation of his approach to space and figures, reinforcing his stature in the history of art.
Anecdote
“Beauty lies in sadness and grace,” Modigliani once declared while contemplating a sunny street in Montparnasse, a place that brought artists together. It was in this context, as spring blossomed, that he chose to immortalize human delicacy in this masterpiece full of emotions, the Q105080934.