Woman’s head

Amedeo Modigliani

Author

Amedeo Modigliani

Period

Early 20th Century

Technique

Watercolor on paper

Author

Amedeo Modigliani

Period

Early 20th Century

Technique

Watercolor on paper

Description of the Work

Drawing characterized by Modigliani’s typical long, sinuous lines.

The stylized face, with almond-shaped eyes lacking pupils and an elongated neck, reflects the artist’s interest in primitive and Byzantine art, reducing the human figure to a pure, essential form.