Study of a Head

'Study of a Head' by Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani exemplifies his unique style characterized by the surreal elongation of facial features, necks, and figures. Typically known for his work in portraits and nudes, this painting is a divergence, focusing on a detailed study of a singular subject's face. Painted on a panel, the use of oil paint deepens the expressiveness of the features and enhances the feeling of elongation. This work could be classified in the realm of Expressionism, with a surreal twist that was not widely appreciated until after Modigliani's lifetime.