Portrait of a Polish Woman
- Artist
- Amedeo Modigliani
- Date
- 1919 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
'Portrait of a Polish Woman' is a masterpiece by Italian painter Amedeo Clemente Modigliani. Known for his Expressionism and elongated portrayal of faces, this portrait brings the surreal charm of Modigliani's work to the fore. Painted on a heavy duty canvas, the polish woman takes a solid form under the artist's skilled hands. The use of oil paints gives the art piece a unique vibrancy and enigmatic flow, characteristic of Modigliani's style. While not appreciated during his lifetime, the portrayal of the woman in this piece is a testament to how Modigliani's work was ahead of his time.
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