Portrait of Chaim Soutine

Portrait of Chaim Soutine by Amedeo Modigliani
Artist
Amedeo Modigliani
Date
1917 ; Paris , France
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Portrait
'Portrait of Chaim Soutine' is a distinct representation of Italian painter Amedeo Clemente Modigliani's style, featuring the characteristic surreal elongation of subjects. Painted on canvas using oil paints, this portrait displays sharp features, unique to the artist's rendering of his subjects. Modigliani's developed technique, which is highly influenced by antiquity and the Renaissance, is apparent in this painting. Expressive in its unique portrayal and stylistic execution, the painting is an unmistakable representation of Modigliani's contribution to Expressionism. SimpleName Modigliani's work, while not widely appreciated during his lifetime, has since become a significant presence in modern art.

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