There hasn't been a major American touring retrospective exhibition of the works of Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), the Italian-born artist who lived in Paris from 1906 until his death, in more than 40 years. Wayne, a curator at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York, the source of the exhibit, presents a timeless catalog that showcases 41 paintings, 9 sculptures, and 14 works on paper, and commentary that suggests Modigliani has incorrectly been seen as a romantic figure who died unrecognized and tragically young. In three meticulously documented essays, Wayne demonstrates Modigliani was, in fact, taken seriously by the top artists and intellectuals in the Parisian expatriate art community of his day. He documents 18 showings of Modigliani's work, including one solo show; quotes favorable reviews; and describes collectors who purchased Modigliani's work. Wayne's discoveries will change our view of Modigliani, and make this an indispensable volume. Victor Cassidy
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Famous for his elongated forms, graceful portraits, and lush nudes, Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) is among the most loved of the extraordinary group of international artists who lived in Montparnasse in the early 20th century. Accompanying the first major Modigliani exhibition in the U.S. in over 40 years, the book moves beyond the romantic myths that have sprung up around the artist's tragically brief life to provide a fuller, richer understanding of his art, as well as the role of Montparnasse in the development of modern art.
In addition to 64 paintings, sculptures, and drawings by Modigliani, the book features works by other Montparnasse artists such as Brancusi, de Chirico, Soutine, and Picasso. A special highlight is the inclusion of excerpts from a recently discovered, never-before-published novelette written by one of Modigliani's lovers about their experiences together. This striking volume provides a serious examination of Modigliani's work with extensive new documentation.
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