Born: 12 July 1884 · Died: 24 January 1920 · Age at death: 35
How old was Amedeo Modigliani when he died?
Amedeo Modigliani died aged 35. He was born on 12 July 1884 and died on 24 January 1920.
Italian artist celebrated for his portraits with elongated faces and necks
Did you know?He struggled with poverty and poor health throughout his life, eventually dying from tubercular meningitis at the age of just thirty-five.
Quick facts
Date of birth12 July 1884
Date of death24 January 1920
Age at death35
Cause of deathTuberculous meningitis
NationalityItalian
BirthplaceLivorno, Italy
Occupationpainter, sculptor, draftsperson
Editor's Take:
Modigliani developed one of the most recognisable styles in modern art during a short and chaotic career. He arrived in Paris as a well-read young Italian and soon joined the bohemian circles of Montmartre and Montparnasse. For several years he concentrated on sculpture, before poor health and the cost of stone pushed him back to painting. His portraits and nudes drew on African and ancient art. He sold little in his lifetime and drank heavily. Today his works are among the most expensive paintings ever sold at auction.
Key Milestones
1906: Moves to Paris
1909: Turns to stone sculpture
1917: Holds his only solo exhibition, at Berthe Weill's gallery
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (US:; Italian:; 12 July 1884 – 24 January 1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor of the École de Paris who worked mainly in France.
Amedeo Modigliani's birthday is July 12. He was born on July 12, 1884 in Livorno, Italy.
How old was Amedeo Modigliani when he died?
Amedeo Modigliani died on January 24, 1920, aged 35.
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