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Amedeo Modigliani\u2019s\u00a0Reclining Nude<\/em>\u00a0(1917) stands as one of the defining works of the artist\u2019s mature period and a cornerstone of modern figurative painting. Executed in oil on canvas, the work measures 60.6 \u00d7 92.7 cm and is now in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Painted in Paris at the height of Modigliani\u2019s creative activity, this composition belongs to the celebrated series of reclining nudes produced between 1916 and 1919.<\/p>\n

The subject draws upon a long tradition of reclining female figures in European art, from Renaissance depictions of Venus to 19th-century Academic interpretations. However, Modigliani breaks decisively with historical convention by stripping the subject of mythological or allegorical pretexts. The nude is presented directly and provocatively, her body occupying the entire width of the canvas. Seen from above, the figure\u2019s head, hands, and feet extend beyond the frame, intensifying the immediacy of the pose.<\/p>\n

The model\u2019s elongated proportions, softly curved contours, and sculptural modeling are hallmarks of Modigliani\u2019s distinctive style. The creamy tones of her skin contrast strikingly with the deep red of the bed or couch, a chromatic choice that heightens the sensuality of the composition. The background is reduced to broad, dark planes, eliminating distractions and focusing the viewer\u2019s attention on the figure.<\/p>\n

Modigliani\u2019s approach reflects both the influence of Italian Renaissance painting and his dialogue with contemporary artists. While echoes of Titian\u2019s\u00a0Venus of Urbino<\/em>\u00a0and Ingres\u2019s odalisques are evident, the simplified forms and strong outlines also suggest affinities with the modernist treatment of the figure by Henri Matisse. The work\u2019s stylization, combined with its emotional directness, aligns it with Expressionism, reflecting Modigliani\u2019s interest in subjective interpretation over strict naturalism.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Reclining Nude<\/em>\u00a0series was first exhibited at the Galerie Berthe Weill in Paris in December 1917. The display caused a sensation, with several works removed from the gallery window at the insistence of police due to their frank eroticism. The scandal cemented Modigliani\u2019s reputation and established the series as some of the most daring and influential nudes of the 20th century.<\/p>\n

Today,\u00a0Reclining Nude<\/em>\u00a0remains a testament to Modigliani\u2019s ability to reinterpret the classical nude for the modern era, uniting timeless sensuality with an unmistakably contemporary vision.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Amedeo Modigliani\u2019s\u00a0Reclining Nude<\/em>\u00a0(1917), oil on canvas, 60.6 \u00d7 92.7 cm, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is part of the artist\u2019s celebrated series of nudes painted in Paris between 1916 and 1919. Inspired by Renaissance and Academic traditions yet stripped of allegory, the work presents the nude directly, her elongated form filling the canvas. Creamy skin tones contrast with a deep red bed, emphasizing sensuality. First exhibited in 1917 to public scandal, the painting exemplifies Modigliani\u2019s modern reinterpretation of the classical nude, combining timeless beauty with a bold, contemporary style.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":1390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[30,21,73,79,226,69,24,109,143,23,129],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-1429","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-amedeo-modigliani","product_cat-artist","product_cat-artistic-style","product_cat-expressionism","product_cat-human-body","product_cat-modigliani","product_cat-museum","product_cat-portrait","product_cat-the-met-new-york","product_cat-theme","product_cat-united-states","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homage-art-to-be.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1429","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homage-art-to-be.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homage-art-to-be.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homage-art-to-be.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1429"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homage-art-to-be.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homage-art-to-be.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homage-art-to-be.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1429"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homage-art-to-be.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1429"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homage-art-to-be.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}