{"product_id":"portrait-of-paul-alexandre-amedeo-modigliani","title":"Portrait of Paul Alexandre - Amedeo Modigliani","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking portrait of physician Paul Alexandre, featuring the elongated forms and muted palette characteristic of Amedeo Modigliani's early Parisian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Paul Alexandre, a physician and one of the earliest patrons of Amedeo Modigliani. The work displays the characteristic elongation of facial features that defines the artist's mature style. Modigliani reduces the subject to a series of simplified, rhythmic forms, focusing on the oval shape of the head and the slender, tapering neck. The palette relies on muted tones, with cool greys and blues in the background contrasting against the dark, sombre suit worn by the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre is shown in a frontal pose, his hand resting against his chest in a gesture that adds a sense of quiet introspection to the composition. The brushwork is visible and direct, suggesting a rapid execution that prioritises the capture of the subject's presence over photographic accuracy. The background is rendered with minimal detail, creating a shallow space that pushes the figure toward the viewer. This approach removes distractions, ensuring the focus remains on the psychological state of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModigliani moved to Paris in 1906, where he encountered the influence of African sculpture and the work of Paul Cézanne. These influences are visible here in the structural approach to the human form and the deliberate distortion of anatomy. The portrait reflects the close relationship between the artist and his doctor, who supported him during his early, difficult years in the city. By stripping away unnecessary ornamentation, Modigliani achieves a directness that is typical of his portraiture from this period. The work remains a clear example of his ability to balance formal experimentation with the representation of individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/dr-bauer-ernst-ludwig-kirchner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDr. Bauer - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner — Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amedeo Modigliani","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877759455567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877764174159,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877764206927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877764239695,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877764272463,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Paul-Alexandre_Poster_CompositorV1_1790318081961.jpg?v=1790319341","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-paul-alexandre-amedeo-modigliani","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}