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Jeanne Hébuterne
By Nick Radovanovic
What is true love? I haven't a clue. I do know, however, that it has nothing to do with buying chocolates or flowers or balloons in primary colors. I know this because of Jeanne Hebuterne, wife of Modigliani. I know that she loved him, and I know that she not only loved him more than anyone else in the world, but that she loved him more than anyone else in the world ever loved a person. It seems strange to use the word Modigliani to describe the person. He had a first name, and it was Amedeo. These days Modigliani refers to a painting, instantly recognizable by the iconic style of elongated, elegant figures. Modigliani drew overwhelmingly women, and just about each of his paintings is a masterpiece, superbly balanced, and styled even better. Of all the impressionist artists active in Paris during the early 20th century, Modigliani had by far the best sense of style, which, combined with a sly sense of humor, defined him as one of the greatest painters of the modern era. Modigliani started out as a sculptor, and his sculptures look exactly like his paintings do. I find them even more elegant than his two-dimensional work - clearly inspired by African art, his stone sculptures evoke a regal, primeval elegance rarely seen in the West. Apparently, Modigliani quit sculpting and turned to painting because the dust from all the chipping and hammering was bad for his lungs. He died of tuberculosis anyway, on January 24, 1920. The next day, Jeanne threw herself out of a window, following Modigliani into the afterlife, leaving behind a two-year-old child. True love? Or madness? Is there a difference? Happy Valentines Day. |
Jeanne Hébuterne, by Amedeo Modigliani
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Thank you for sharing this interesting art history, Nick.
It's good to see you back writing.
Keep up the good work.
Best to you.
Frederick
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