Modigliani Full Figure Woman Nude Abstract Desk Statue Caryatid 11H

Caryatid in the Form of a Standing Nude (ca. 1912)

As a young man, Modigliani ventured to the quarries of Carrara to hone his skills as a sculptor. His artistic curiosity later drew him to the traditional sculptures of Africa and Oceania, which profoundly influenced his work. To the best of our knowledge, Modigliani created 24 sculpted heads and only two full human figures, both inspired by the form and function of caryatids. The largest of these sculptures, carved from limestone and standing 1.6 meters tall, reflects a fascinating blend of archaic styles, merging influences from Cycladic art to Cambodian design.

Lovely desktop statue for someone who appreciates modern art or is learning to draw in abstract shapes.

• Reproduction of Modigliani's Statue of a Nude measures: 11 in H x 2.5 in W x 2.25 in D. Weighs 1.8 lbs.
• It is made from resin with a yellow ochre stone finish.
• Comes with a description card in multiple languages.
• Part of the highly collectible Parastone Museum Collection of museum statues, painting adaptations and cultural artifacts. (PN MO11)

Modigliani (1884 - 1920)
Amedeo Modigliani's work is recognized immediately by many people because of the typical elongated shapes. His paintings show his passion for sculpting, a craft which he had to give up in 1915 due to ill health. He was born in the Tuscan town of Livorno and received his academic education in Florence and Venice. In 1906 he established himself in the famous Montmartre area in Paris, where his talent was instantly recognized by the East European avant-garde. He had a short and eventful artistic life (1884-1920), he was extremely driven and longed for recognition. But his life was also marked by alcoholism, metaphysical fears and progressive tuberculosis. At the age of forty, Modigliani left the world an oeuvre that shows a sincere, obsessive search for truth and purity within art.