Amedeo Modigliani
Visual Arts
Italy
1884 – 1920
100 quotes
Modernist of elongated figures, embodying bohemian passion and melancholy.
Quotes by Amedeo Modigliani
I paint to forget the misery.
Interview
1917
The portrait is a mask of the soul.
Professional observation
1912
Inspiration comes from suffering.
Personal reflection
1916
I am the servant of my vision.
Letter
1910
Beauty lies in distortion.
Aphorism
1914
Life without art is mere existence.
Personal reflection
1907
The artist's hand is guided by the heart.
Interview
1918
I elongate to reach the infinite.
Professional observation
1911
Love and art are intertwined.
Letter
1919
My sculptures breathe life.
Speech excerpt
1913
The void inspires me.
Diary excerpt
1915
I create to conquer death.
Personal reflection
1917
The gaze in my portraits sees the soul.
Interview
1909
Art is my rebellion.
Aphorism
1912
Jeanne, you are my muse eternal.
Letter
1918
In the night, my colors come alive.
Professional observation
1916
Sorrow fuels my brush.
Interview
1914
The form must sing.
Speech excerpt
1910
I am but a vessel for beauty.
Personal reflection
1906
Take care of them, Zborowski.
Deathbed words
1920