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Peter Smith

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This amused me when it popped up just now online....muses and the iconic paintings they inspired. I image when the poor girl saw this she would have been less than impressed. I have no idea who painted it but what a piece of crap!  Sorry it's so small, I seem to have reduced it without meaning to and now I can't get it back again.

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Norrette Moore

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Looks like Modigliani, Peter. He liked long necks. Oh, I've just realised the symbolism from this example. 🫣🤭
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Marjorie Firth

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Very tragic story. I love all Modigliani’s work ( we all have different views that’s for sure😄)…Jeanne Hébuterne, his wife, who committed suicide when Modigliani was dying.

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Lewis Cooper

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He’s one of those artists that I didn’t like at first, but changed my mind when I saw a few of his works in a gallery…always the best way to see art. But you can’t like everything…that’s for sure.
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Peter Smith

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True, and I didn't know the story behind it. Frankly though if I'd painted that I'd be ashamed to show anyone. 
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Marjorie Firth

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Why?
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Modigliani was a world famous artist, Peter - I think you're going to be in a minority here.  
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Peter Smith

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That's exactly my point Robert, why is he world famous when he can't draw or paint?! (Yes, my tongue is firmly in my cheek). 

Norrette Moore

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This website is helpful to check out rarer Modiglianis. https://www.secretmodigliani.com/1898-1910.html When I'm puzzled about a famous modern artist I look at their early work, before they settle into their own signature style.
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Marjorie Firth

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Artists’ early work is interesting - how their style evolved for whatever reason. Traditional beginnings are often a feature, just take a look at Picasso ( the most obvious one ), Mondrian, Van Gogh, Morandi….David Hockney…I’m sure you can all think of more…Kandinsky?