“The Beggar Woman”, 1909
Oil on canvas, 46x38cm
Private collection
Oil on canvas, 46x38cm
Private collection
“Modigliani may have painted one other picture while he was at home in Livorno. ‘The Beggar Woman’ - the companion to ‘The Beggar’ - before he left for Paris in the autumn of 1909, sadly and hopefully.”
(June Rose, Modigliani - The Pure Bohemian)
“Perhaps the most fully realized of his portraits at this period is ‘The Beggar Woman’, an example of the ‘cool purposefulness’ and economy of means that Modigliani was beginning to display. The lowered eyes, droop of the head, and particular set of the mouth speak volumes about the misery and pride of this anonymous daughter of the people.”
(Meryle Secrest, Modigliani: A Life)
See also: The Beggar of Livorno
External links: Amedeo Modigliani - Jeanne Modigliani - Salon (Wikipedia)
Search labels: Modigliani
12 comments:
Quite a sad portrait.
The commentary from Ms. Secrest is right on. This is an effective image created from a very few lines. I am not crazy about most Modigliani works, but this one is exceptional.
I just love his work. First time I have seen this one.
Jack - I share your feelings about most of Modigliani's paintings...
As a rule, I like Modigliani and this one is striking.
Somehow looks eerily familiar
Brilliant! :)
Léia
This is beautiful. So moving.
Wonderful! Thanks VP.
I like his work very much and this painting is wonderful!
I have learned something new.
Thanks for sharing.
It is beautiful.
A splendid portrait, which I haven't seen till now.
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