The artwork entitled “Portrait of Picasso” was created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1915 in Paris, France. This piece is rendered in oil on canvas, characteristic of the Expressionism movement, and belongs to the portrait genre. Currently, the artwork resides in a private collection.
In the artwork, Modigliani employs an expressive and abstract approach to depict the subject, characterized by elongated facial features and a deliberately distorted perspective that is emblematic of his style. The background consists of dark tones, which contrast sharply with the bright, warm hues used for the face, drawing attention to the subject’s intense gaze. The portrait captures a sense of depth and emotion, reflective of the artist’s distinctive interpretation of his contemporary, Picasso. The brushstrokes are bold and conspicuous, adding a textured quality to the canvas, while the simple, geometrically-influenced forms echo the avant-garde movements of the time.
