The Beautiful Druggist
- Original dimensions
- 65 x 100 cm
- Museum
- Nahmad collection
- Year
- 1918
Scene depicted
This canvas sublime represents a druggist, embodying elegance and grace, with that elongated face so characteristic of Modigliani's style. The composition, both intimate and distant, expresses the unique beauty of the women of his time, revealing both strength and vulnerability.
Historical context
Created in 1918, in Paris, at the heart of the artistic effervescence of the time, The Beautiful Drugist is part of the modernism movement. This iconic painting, from Modigliani's most prolific period, is currently preserved in the prestigious Nahmad collection. Its dimensions, respectively 65 x 100 cm, invite you to dive into its fascinating universe.
Place in the artist's career
The Beautiful Drugist stands as one of the stylistic peaks of Modigliani, just before his premature passing. Alongside it, other iconic works like Reclining Nude and Portrait of Jeanne Hébuterne illustrate the technical and emotional evolutions of this artist who brilliantly captured human essence.
Anecdote
“Every portrait I create is a window to the soul.” With this thought, Modigliani sometimes isolated himself in his studio, in search of the perfect ellipse that would define this masterpiece . Imagine him one morning, the first light of day filtering through the veils of his studio, capturing the ephemeral beauty of a silhouette seen in the street.
Major exhibitions
Modigliani. Modern Gazes