Amedeo Modigliani drawings

Amedeo Modigliani’s drawings reveal the foundation of his distinctive style, showcasing elegant, elongated forms and expressive simplicity. Working primarily in pencil, ink and crayon, he produced numerous sketches of nudes, portraits and caryatids, which informed his paintings and sculptures. His line work, often fluid and continuous, suggests a deep understanding of form and movement, with influences ranging from classical sculpture to African art. Many of Modigliani’s drawings were preparatory studies, but they also stand alone as refined expressions of his artistic vision. The immediacy and intimacy of his draughtsmanship offer valuable insight into his creative process and evolving aesthetic.

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Tête de cariatide

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Jeanne Hébuterne

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Portrait de Blaise Cendrars

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Portrait de Gabrielle

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Buste de cariatide

AMEDEO MODIGLIANI (1884-1920)

Portrait de Jean Cocteau

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Femme aux bras croisé

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Tête de cariatide

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Nudo femminile seduto

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Portrait de Gabrielle

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Nu debout de profil

AMEDEO MODIGLIANI (1884-1920)

Portrait de Jeanne Hébuterne

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Jeune femme assise

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Le jeune pèlerin

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)

Portrait de Blaise Cendrars

AMEDEO MODIGLIANI (1884-1920)

Portrait de Michel Kikoïne

Ancienne collection Jeanne Hébuterne

Catalogue de l' "Exposition des peintures et de dessins de Modigliani" organisée par la Galerie B. Weill en décembre 1917