Untitled (Portrait of Madame Zborowska)
circa 1919
Modigliani's delicate pencil sketch captures the elegant, elongated profile of Anna Zborowska, the wife of his art dealer and one of his most vital patrons in bohemian Paris. Notice the signature stretched neck and almond-shaped, empty eyes that became his absolute trademark—features that made his subjects look like ancient statues brought to life. Since Modigliani was notoriously broke, he often traded these quick, sensitive drawings for meals or rent, making this minimalist portrait a fascinating artifact of a struggling genius's daily survival.
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- Pencil drawing
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