Description
Portrait of the art dealer Paul Guillaume, painted in 1916 by the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.
Artwork Details:
Artist: Amedeo Modigliani
Subject: Paul Guillaume (an influential Parisian art dealer)
Date: 1916
Style: Expressionism, characterized by elongated features and simplified forms
Medium: Oil on canvas (or board, depending on the specific version)
Location: Multiple versions exist in different collections, including the MusĂ©e de l’Orangerie in Paris, the Museo del Novecento in Milan, and private collections.
Modigliani referred to Guillaume as his “new pilot,” which is why one famous version of the portrait is titled Paul Guillaume, Novo Pilota. The painting reflects Modigliani’s signature blend of elegance and psychological depth, capturing the young dealer’s self-assuredness.
Modigliani created several portraits of Guillaume between 1914 and 1916, who was a significant patron and supporter of his work in Paris.






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