Red-haired Girl
- Original dimensions
- 36.5 x 40.5 cm
- Museum
- Orangerie Museum
- Year
- 1915
Scene depicted
In this canvas , Modigliani presents us with a young girl with red hair, sitting with innate elegance. Her features are stylized, accentuating the beauty and melancholy of the moment. The fluid contours and warm colors immerse the viewer in an intimate universe, evoking deep and authentic emotions.
Historical context
Created in 1915, in the heart of Paris, "Red-haired Girl" is part of the artistic movement of modernism . This painting, reflecting the distress and pictorial expression of the time, is now housed in the prestigious Orangerie Museum , where it continues to fascinate art lovers with its boldness and sensitivity.
Place in the artist's career
“Red-haired Girl” represents a turning point in Modigliani's career, marking a period of maturity where his technique and style were affirmed. Alongside works like “Portrait of a Woman” and “Reclining Nude,” this painting attests to the path the artist took towards an unprecedented mastery of modern painting.
Anecdote
“Beauty often hides where you least expect it.” This quote from the famous artist transports us to the delicate moment when he captured the essence of his model, one spring morning, in soft and caressing light. The connection between the artist and his subject is deeply felt in this painting , revealing a soul full of life.