Seated Nude
- Original dimensions
- 59.8 x 92.4 cm
Scene depicted
In a subtle blend of sensuality and mystery, Nu assis reveals the graceful silhouette of a nude model, enveloped in warm tones that Modigliani cherished. Every curve and angle are painted with unprecedented delicacy, evoking an emotional depth that invites contemplation.
Historical context
Œuvre : Nu assis |BRK| Artiste : Amedeo Modigliani |BRK| Année : 1916 |BRK| Musée : Courtauld Gallery |BRK| Dimensions : 59.8 x 92.4 cm |BRK| Expositions majeures : Modigliani. Modern Gazes |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Nu assis represents a crucial phase in Modigliani's career, illustrating a perfect balance between his distinctive style and varied influences. This painting is situated at a stylistic turning point, comparable to major pieces such as La Femme à la Colombe and Nu couché , where he explores human forms with increased complexity while maintaining his essence.
Anecdote
Modigliani, immersed in a gentle spring morning atmosphere in Montparnasse, reportedly shared: “Beauty lies in the simplicity and truth of the human body.” It is this quest for aesthetic truth that allowed him to create Nu assis , a pictorial work as complex as it is luminous.