Gypsy Woman with Baby
1919 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This portrait features a woman holding a small child, rendered in the artist's signature style with elongated facial features and minimalist color palette. It is a classic example of his late work created shortly before his death.
Did you know?
This painting is one of the final works by Amedeo Modigliani, who died just months after its completion at the age of 35. The subject, a 'gypsy' woman, was a common motif in his later years, reflecting his fascination with anonymous figures and marginalized individuals he observed in the streets of Paris. The composition exemplifies his departure from naturalism toward a highly stylized, almost sculptural aesthetic that became his artistic trademark.
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Gypsy Woman with Baby
Amedeo Modigliani, 1919
