The artwork titled “Oscar Miestchaninoff” by the artist Amedeo Modigliani was created in 1917 in Paris, France. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the Expressionism movement and is classified as a portrait. It is presently housed in Perls Galleries, located in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a portrait of a man, characterized by Modigliani’s distinct, stylized approach. The subject’s face is elongated with exaggerated, simplified features. His skin is painted in warm tones of orange and red, creating a stark contrast with the dark background and the black suit and tie he is wearing. The man’s hair is dark brown, framing his softly shaped head. His expression is depicted with closed lips and a solemn, almost contemplative gaze. The painting features minimal details in the background, allowing the viewer’s focus to remain entirely on the subject’s face and expression. The date “1917” and parts of the subject’s name are handwritten at the top corners of the canvas, alluding to the period and the personalized nature of the portrait.
