Modigliani Sculpture - Head (1911-1912)

About Modigliani sculpture of a female's head

This Modigliani sculpture of a female's head with elongated shapes is part of our exclusive collection of statues at the Musart Boutique ©Modigliani Foundation

At a young age, Modigliani went to the marble quarries in Carrara (Tuscany, Italy) to learn the skills of sculpting. Later, he became fascinated by the traditional sculptures of Africa and Oceania. These influences are instantly recognizable in this head carved from stone. the Modigliani sculpture is a sanctuary portrait, its shape determined by the perfect vertical lines. It has a meditative and sacred appearance and in this respect, it has links with Modigliani's Hebrew background.