The artwork, titled “Pierre Edouard Baranowski,” is a portrait by the artist Amedeo Modigliani created in 1918 in Paris, France. Rendered in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Expressionism art movement and resides in a private collection. The dimensions of this striking piece are 111 x 56 cm.
The portrait depicts a male figure with a distinctively elongated face and neck, a hallmark of Modigliani’s stylistic approach. The figure is characterized by a modest, contemplative expression, further underscored by deep, introspective eyes, which are painted with a haunting, almost vacant quality. The background of the artwork features a muted blue-green palette, which contrasts with the warmer tones of the individual’s face and hair, thereby highlighting the figure against the somber backdrop. The angular and somewhat abstract portrayal emphasizes emotional depth over physical accuracy, a signature aspect of the Expressionist movement. The figure is dressed in a black suit and white shirt, complementing the overall subdued yet poignant aura of the piece.
