Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne
- Artist
- Amedeo Modigliani
- Date
- 1918 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
'Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne' is an exemplary work by Italian painter and sculptor, Amedeo Modigliani. The portrait showcases his unique and modern style of surreal elongation of faces. He employed a blend of Expressionism, which can be recognized in the emotionally charged and fantastical depiction of Jeanne Hebuterne. The artwork was created using oil paints, a medium that allowed Modigliani to expertly blend colors to capture Hebuterne's delicate features. Despite not being acknowledged during his lifetime, Modigliani's works are now much sought-after. The 'Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne' is one of his most celebrated, attracting admirers with its poignant emotion and exquisite execution on canvas.
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