One of the very first, if not the first, painting of which, as a teenager, I bought a reproduction was Modigliani’s Lipchitz and his wife, yet until I read your piece just now, I knew none of the back story, and almost nothing of his sadly short life. The Lola de Valence was new to me, and I found it particularly appealing, not sure why, though perhaps the solidity of the face against a backdrop that seemed somehow a bit Cubist. I’m glad you included the landscape, also. I only happened on that recently, and enjoy the way it offers another dimension of Modigliani’s work. Thanks, too, for the tip-off of the exhibit at the Gray Gallery. I know I have said this before and was not able to follow through in time, but I do hope to get to it!
I admit to being VERY surprised when I found the landscape. I had no idea he'd painted any. It looks like a cross between Cézanne and Early Italian Renaissance landscape backgrounds like those by Andrea Mantegna. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_degli_Sposi#/media/File:Andrea_Mantegna_080.jpg I'm glad you enjoyed this and appreciate your comments as always.
When I first saw the landscape, I thought Cezanne, too! Now, looking at the Mantegna, I do think I see that Italian Renaissance association, as well. Fascinating!
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One of the very first, if not the first, painting of which, as a teenager, I bought a reproduction was Modigliani’s Lipchitz and his wife, yet until I read your piece just now, I knew none of the back story, and almost nothing of his sadly short life. The Lola de Valence was new to me, and I found it particularly appealing, not sure why, though perhaps the solidity of the face against a backdrop that seemed somehow a bit Cubist. I’m glad you included the landscape, also. I only happened on that recently, and enjoy the way it offers another dimension of Modigliani’s work. Thanks, too, for the tip-off of the exhibit at the Gray Gallery. I know I have said this before and was not able to follow through in time, but I do hope to get to it!
I admit to being VERY surprised when I found the landscape. I had no idea he'd painted any. It looks like a cross between Cézanne and Early Italian Renaissance landscape backgrounds like those by Andrea Mantegna. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_degli_Sposi#/media/File:Andrea_Mantegna_080.jpg I'm glad you enjoyed this and appreciate your comments as always.
When I first saw the landscape, I thought Cezanne, too! Now, looking at the Mantegna, I do think I see that Italian Renaissance association, as well. Fascinating!