Portrait Of A Polish Woman
To scale 31 x 23 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Created during Modigliani's final productive year before his death in 1920, this portrait exemplifies his fully developed visual language that synthesized Post-Impressionist color theory with Primitivist formal reduction. Working in Montparnasse during the aftermath of World War I, Modigliani painted numerous portraits of immigrants and displaced persons, capturing the melancholy dignity of a changing Europe. The Polish woman's identity remains unknown, yet her portrait embodies Modigliani's ability to distill psychological essence through formal innovation; the work demonstrates his departure from his earlier, more naturalistic portraits toward the iconic style that would influence portraiture for generations. This painting represents the culmination of his exploration of Primitivist aesthetics, learned from his study of Baule and Fang masks, applied to contemporary European subjects.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 23 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1690321
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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