From the artist's life
The day after Modigliani died of tubercular meningitis at 35, his pregnant partner Jeanne took her own life in grief.
Source: Wikipedia / WikimediaSchool of Paris
Amedeo Modigliani
Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor of the Paris School, instantly recognisable for his elongated necks, almond eyes and serene, mask-like faces. He lived fast and died young in poverty.
Largely ignored in life, Modigliani is now one of the most loved and expensive modern portraitists.
- Famed for elongated, mask-like portraits and nudes.
- A central figure of the bohemian Paris School.
- Died at 35 in poverty, now one of the most prized modern artists.
Key works
Where to start
Complete list of key works
Works with a dedicated ArtAtlas page are highlighted in gold.
- Reclining NudeOn ArtAtlas
- Seated NudeListed for reference
- Ritratto di Lunia Czechowska con ventaglioListed for reference
- Self-portraitListed for reference
- Jean CocteauListed for reference
- Portrait of Lunia Czechowska (1919)Listed for reference
- Frontal portrait of Jeanne HébuterneListed for reference
- Chaïm SoutineListed for reference
- Young woman in a yellow dress (Renée Modot)Listed for reference
1917
Reclining Nude
Police shut Modigliani's only lifetime solo show in 1917 over the nudes in the window.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people most often search about this artist.
When did Amedeo Modigliani live?
Amedeo Modigliani was born in Italy in 1884 and died in Paris in 1920 at just 35, from tubercular meningitis.
Why is Modigliani's style so recognisable?
Modigliani painted portraits and nudes with distinctively elongated necks, almond-shaped eyes and serene, mask-like faces — a style unmistakably his own.
Was Modigliani recognised during his lifetime?
Barely — he died poor and largely unknown. Recognition and high prices for his work came only after his death; today he is one of the most valuable painters of the School of Paris.
What happened after Modigliani died?
The day after his death, his pregnant partner Jeanne Hébuterne took her own life in grief — a tragic ending that became part of his legend.