A portrait sketch of the Russian poet Anna Akhmatova, created by Modigliani in an expressionist style. The work is characterized by clear outlines and subtle details, emphasizing the personality and melancholy of the model.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Amedeo Modigliani

  • Date of birth and death

    12 July 1884 – 24 January 1920

  • Natinality

    Italian

  • Style

    Modern art blending cubism, african sculpture influence, and renaissance humanism. Known for surreal elongation of figures.

  • Significant works

    Redheaded Girl in Evening Dress, Madame Pompadour, Jeanne Hébuterne in Red Shawl, Nu couché, Nude Sitting on a Divan

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1911

  • Execution technique:

    pencil on paper

  • Theme:

    Portrait, expressionism, character study

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The work shows the artist's intimate observation, revealing the emotional dimension of the model through minimalist yet expressive means.

The key to interpreting the work

Interpret through the prism of expression and sketch as an early attempt to capture the spirit of the person and emotions.

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Jeanne Hebuterne

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  • Year: 1919
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Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne

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  • Year: 1919
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Portrait of Maude Abrantes

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  • Year: 1907
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Madame Pompadour

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  • Year: 1914
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Portrait of Diego Rivera

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  • Year: 1914
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Portrait of Beatrice Hastings

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  • Year: 1915
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Portrait of Moise Kisling

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  • Year: 1915
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Jeanne Hebuterne in Red Shawl

  • Artist: Amedeo Modigliani
  • Year: 1917
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Le grand nu (The Great Nude)

  • Artist: Amedeo Modigliani
  • Year: 1917
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Portrait of Chaim Soutine

  • Artist: Amedeo Modigliani
  • Year: 1917
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Sleeping Nude with Arms Open (Red Nude)

  • Artist: Amedeo Modigliani
  • Year: 1917
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