Portrait of Diego Rivera by Amedeo Modigliani. A bold and expressive oil portrait of a man with a large head and small features, rendered in deep blues and greens against a warm terracotta cardboard background.

Portrait of Diego Rivera

Amedeo Modigliani

1916 · Oil Paint, Cardboard

A striking modernist portrait by Amedeo Modigliani, featuring bold brushwork and a rich, earthy color palette.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in clay and warm mineral tones — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Terracotta clay, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1916, this expressive oil study by Amedeo Modigliani captures his fellow artist Diego Rivera. Painted on cardboard, the work highlights Modigliani's avant-garde approach to portraiture through its elongated forms, loose application of paint, and a confident use of high-contrast colors that give the piece a powerful presence.

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