Amadeo Modigliani: Standing Nude (Elvira), 1918
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Elongated forms are an unmistakeable characteristic of Amadeo Modigliani’s work—and are obvious in this portrait of Elvira too. During the artist’s lifetime this female nude created quite a scandal. What is your reaction to it? From the podcast series featuring highlights of the Kunstmuseum Bern’s collection.
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