Modigliani

American  

[moh-dee-lee-ah-nee, moh-deel-yah-, maw-dee-lyah-nee] / moʊˌdi liˈɑ ni, ˌmoʊ dilˈjɑ-, ˌmɔ diˈljɑ ni /

noun

1. Amedeo 1884–1920, Italian painter and sculptor in France.

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Modigliani British  

/ modiʎˈʎaːni /

noun

1. Amedeo (ameˈdɛːo). 1884–1920, Italian painter and sculptor, noted esp for the elongated forms of his portraits

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Modigliani

The National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art holds the country's largest collection of Italian and international art from the 19th and 209th centuries, including masterpieces by Giorgio de Chirico, Amedeo Modigliani and others.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

Though his friend and fellow artist Amedeo Modigliani championed his genius, Soutine—who hated to be indebted to anyone—returned the favor after Modigliani’s death by speaking of him “only with hatred,” as one observer put it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025

Her long, Modigliani face has softened over time, more beautiful than in pictures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025

The statement said authorities were tipped off in 2023 after they seized about 200 fake pieces from the collection of a businessman in Pisa, including a copy of a drawing by Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2024

At this Congress the reformists were divided into three groups, represented by Bissolati, Turati, and Modigliani.

From Socialism As It Is A Survey of The World-Wide Revolutionary Movement by William English Walling

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