Nu couché (sur le côté gauche)

The Story

Amedeo Modigliani's "Nu couché (sur le côté gauche)" is a representative nude by the Italian painter active in early 20th-century Europe. His work forged a distinctive style formed between Neoclassicism and Expressionism, characterized by elongated necks and asymmetrical facial forms. Among the nudes Modigliani made in his lifetime, this work is regarded as particularly showcasing bodily fluidity and emotional depth. Selling for a high price at a 2018 Sotheby's New York auction, this work is an example of his artistic value being recognized once again, showing that his work continues to draw high interest in the contemporary art market.