Modigliani (1884-1920) was a painter of great unhappiness in his native Italy and felt only sorrow in his adopted country of France. Out of this discontent came forth Modigliani▓s original work, which was influenced by African art, the Cubists, and drunken nights in Montparnasse.

His portrayal of women≈sensual bodies, almost aggressive nudity, and mysterious faces≈expresses their suffering and feelings of being unloved and unjustly disregarded. Modigliani died at the age of 36.