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Portrait of Moise Kisling
Portrait of Moise Kisling painted in an expressionist style. The painting shows a figure rendered with the characteristic elongation of form and mask-like face typical of Modigliani, with clear emphasis on the lines of the chin, cheek, and forehead. The work presents emotional intensity and individuality of the portrayed person.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Amedeo Modigliani
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Date of birth and death
12 July 1884 – 24 January 1920
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
Modern art blending cubism, african sculpture influence, and renaissance humanism. Known for surreal elongation of figures.
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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
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Year:
1915
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Palazzo Brera, Milan, Italy
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Theme:
Male portrait, expressionism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting expresses the personal character and bond between the artists, drawing attention to facial feature details and expression.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as an exploration of form and human personality expression through distinctive contours and color.See other works by this artist
