Copy painting on canvas of the artwork
Elena Povolozky (Modigliani)

In this portrait of Elena Povolozky, Modigliani moves away from the softness of his nudes to offer an image of intellectual strength and rigor. The model, an artist herself, is depicted against a deep midnight blue background that brings out the sculptural pallor of her face. Her almond-shaped, half-closed eyes seem to scrutinize the viewer’s soul. The dark outfit, enhanced by a white collar and a tie, gives the work a modern and elegant austerity. An ideal canvas for an office or reading space.