Head of an Astonished Clown
1905-1907
A look of pure shock is frozen on this clown's face, complete with a floppy hat and a gaping, dark mouth. Created early in Modigliani's career around 1905-1907, this drawing reveals his fascination with circus performers and caricatures before he developed his famous style of elongated, elegant portraits. The simple, scratchy lines convey a surprising amount of emotion, making the character look like he just witnessed something truly unbelievable. It's a playful, raw glimpse into the artist's experimental years in Paris, long before he became the master of melancholic faces we know today.
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