Max Jacob 1916

"Max Jacob" is a 1916 portrait by Amedeo Modigliani, known for his distinctive style of elongated figures and simplified forms. This painting depicts the French poet and art critic, Max Jacob, with his characteristic bald head and penetrating gaze. The painting's elongated face and subtle use of color are hallmarks of Modigliani's aesthetic. The artist's brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured surface that further emphasizes the subject's presence. Modigliani's portraiture style is characterized by a blend of realism and abstraction, capturing the essence of his subjects while simplifying their features, as seen in this striking portrait of Jacob.