Young Man (Student) 1919

Amedeo Modigliani’s “Young Man (Student)” is a portrait painting completed in 1919, just a year before the artist’s untimely death. The painting is renowned for its elongated proportions and simplified forms, characteristic of Modigliani's style. This piece, now in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, captures the essence of the young man's youth, with his almond-shaped eyes and delicate features set against a hazy, muted background. Modigliani's signature use of color creates a sense of depth and tranquility. The painting is a quintessential example of Modigliani's artistic vision, a fusion of classical elements with a modern sensibility that resonated deeply with the artistic avant-garde of the early 20th century.