MODGLIANI Taschen Editions hugh lane Dr Barbara Dawson and Michael

Dr Barbara Dawson and Michael Dempsey

against all the odds

witty ways

Edouard Manet (1832–1883) only ever had one formal pupil

she entered Manet’s studio aged 19

MODGLIANI Taschen Editions hugh lane Dr Barbara Dawson and MichaelIn endless odes to the female form, Amedeo Modigliani (18841920) traced elongated bodies, almond eyes, and his own name into art history. His languid female subjects are as instantly recognizable as they are startling, sensual, and swan necked. Modigliani's unique figuration corresponded to his own personal idea of beauty, but drew upon a rich variety of visual influences, including contemporary Cubism, African carvings, Cambodian sculptures, and 13th