Amedeo Modigliani paintings

Amedeo Modigliani’s paintings are distinguished by elongated figures, stylised facial features and a subtle interplay of colour and form. Best known for his portraits and nudes, he imbued his subjects with an enigmatic, melancholic elegance. Works such as Jeanne Hébuterne with Hat and Necklace and Reclining Nude display his signature use of almond-shaped eyes, elongated necks and simplified, flowing contours. Inspired by African masks and Renaissance portraiture, Modigliani developed a distinctive aesthetic that set him apart from his contemporaries. His paintings, though often tinged with a sense of introspection, radiate warmth and sensuality, making them some of the most recognisable works of early 20th-century art.