Portrait of Chaim Soutine 1915

Amedeo Modigliani's 1915 "Portrait of Chaim Soutine" is a striking example of his signature style. This oil painting, now housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, features the artist's characteristic elongated face, almond-shaped eyes, and simplified form. The vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes evoke a sense of raw emotion and immediacy, reflecting Modigliani's fascination with the human form and its expression. The portrait's subject, Chaim Soutine, was a fellow artist, and the painting captures his intense gaze and enigmatic presence.