Kariatide based on a sketch (1913-1915)
Based on the original from Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)
In 1912, the art of sculpture seemed to have taken a heavy toll. Modigliani was completely exhausted by the heavy and dusty work. He was forced to devote his attentions once again to painting and was inspired by Chaïm Soutine, his new neighbour. He was particularly impressed by the technique and definitive lines of this Lithuanian Impressionist. Modigliani chose the caryatid as the subject of his art on a number of occasions. Originally it was a pilaster in the form of a sculptured female figure, illustrating how sculpture continued to play a role in his paintings
Modigliani's sculptures were heavily inspired by traditional African and Oceanic sculpture. Ths charcoal sketch displays the same sculptural characteristics.
Material: Resin
Height: 23 x Width: 17,5 cm
