Amedeo Modigliani · 1884–1920
Amedeo Modigliani
Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor born in Livorno. A leading painter of the École de Paris, he is known for graceful lines and melancholy portraits.
Amedeo Modigliani was born in Livorno, Italy. Born into a wealthy, distinguished family, he studied at art schools in Florence and Venice and went to Paris in 1906. He frequented cafés and mingled with many artists, but lived in poverty.
The graceful lines and melancholy expressions seen in his portraits sharply capture even the character of the sitter and create a world of painting entirely his own. Known as a leading painter of the École de Paris, he was also a sculptor. In Japan, Dr. Paul Alexandre is held.
His portraits are said to capture even the sitter's character. Amedeo Modigliani was born on July 12, 1884 and died on January 24, 1920.
