Portrait of a Woman in a Black Tie by Amedeo Modigliani

Portrait of a Woman in a Black Tie - Amedeo Modigliani - Bedroom Wall Art

At a Glance

Portrait of a Woman in a Black Tie by Amedeo Modigliani is one of those images that never dates. Our studio recreates it as a hand painted oil painting — textured, color-rich, and ready to hang as canvas wall art in a bedroom, study, or reception area.

The Story Behind the Painting

1917
Oil on canvas
Private collection.

The artwork “Portrait of a Woman in a Black Tie” is a painting by Amedeo Modigliani, executed in 1917 in Paris, France. Modigliani, known for his modern style, created this piece using oil on canvas. The painting falls within the Expressionism movement and is characterized as a portrait. As of my knowledge cutoff date, this artwork is held in a private collection.

The painting depicts a woman dressed in a light-colored blouse with a distinctive black tie. Modigliani’s signature elongated forms and stylized features are evident. The subject’s face is rendered with a pallid complexion, highlighted by touches of red on her cheeks and lips, conveying an ethereal beauty. Her eyes are half-closed, imbuing the portrait with a dreamy, introspective appearance. The brushwork is loose and visible, contributing to the emotional resonance and characteristic expressiveness of the work. The overall color scheme is subdued, with a palette consisting mainly of earth tones that accentuate the contemplative mood.

This painting is one of the few other works by Modigliani emanate such a mysterious gaze as strongly as this portrait. The artist explained to Leopold Survage that it was an intensely introspective gaze, one similar to those found in images of the pharaoh Akhenaton or in the Charioteer of Delphi, which so fascinated Modigliani. This effect in painting - achieved in sculpture more readily by the character of the materials - enhances the model's remoteness, inviting the viewer to ponder the viability of communication between human beings. The same question is at the foundation of the metaphysical painting of Giorgio de Chirico, another Italian artist.

Our artists reproduce this figurative composition in oil on canvas by hand, preserving the tonal range that makes portrait oil painting so sought after for a bedroom.

How It Is Made

Expect subtle, hand-made variation rather than factory uniformity. Each figurative canvas is painted with oils, allowed to cure properly, and inspected before it is approved for shipment.

Product Details

• A true oil-on-canvas painting produced manually by our artists — not a mass-produced print.
• Supplied with a 2-inch blank border on all four sides for flexible bedroom display options.
• Studio-direct pricing and worldwide shipping on every portrait oil painting order.
• Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 20 X 24 in, 24 X 36 in, 30 X 40 in, 36 X 48 in, 48 X 72 in.
• Any size you need can be produced — just tell us your preferred dimensions.
• We work with DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS and additional couriers to keep delivery affordable.
• Complimentary stretching over wooden stretcher bars; ask us about a custom frame.
• Before dispatch we email a digital proof so you can approve the finished canvas.

Wall Decor & Gifting

Wondering where portrait oil painting looks best? Try a bedroom mantel, a dining room sideboard, or a hallway gallery wall. The figurative subject reads clearly from a distance and rewards close viewing up near.

Ordering & Peace of Mind

In short: Portrait of a Woman in a Black Tie - Amedeo Modigliani - Bedroom Wall Art combines a modern composition, a 100% hand painted oil painting process, and the flexibility of made-to-order canvas sizes — a dependable choice for portrait oil painting and bedroom wall art.