Young Farmer
- Artist
- Amedeo Modigliani
- Date
- c.1918 ; France
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Bridgestone Museum of Art
"Young Farmer" by Amedeo Modigliani, created around 1918 in France, exemplifies his mastery within the portrait genre. Renowned for his distinctive style, Modigliani employs oil paints to craft evocative, elongated forms that convey deep emotion. Although his work often reflects elements of Expressionism, it also bears the influence of African art and Cubism, resulting in a poetic and stylized representation. The title suggests the subject's role and identity, emphasizing the dignity and simplicity characteristic of Modigliani's approach to capturing human essence.
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