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On December 6, 2024, the Republic of San Marino hosted the presentation of “Modigliani – Biographie / Catalogue Raisonné,” Volume VI, the latest bibliographic work by esteemed archivist and scholar Christian Parisot. The event, held at the prestigious Palazzo Graziani, was attended by Mr. Vito Testaj, Director of the Cultural Institutes of the Republic of San Marino, alongside art enthusiasts and experts.
During the presentation, Parisot offered an in-depth overview of the new volume, which marks the culmination of his decades-long research on the life and work of Amedeo Modigliani, an artist to whom he has devoted his entire academic career.
The comprehensive 415-page publication features a rich collection of photographs and bilingual texts in French and English. Divided into seven meticulously curated sections, the volume includes Modigliani’s biography, his drawings, the archive of drawings, paintings of nudes, portraits, the archive of paintings, and various historical documents. Additionally, the volume is enhanced with a QR code, granting readers online access to the technical analyses of Modigliani’s works.
The detailed biography comprises 33 chapters, enriched with specialized contributions by noted scholars such as Gérard-Georges Lemaire, Patrick de Bayer, Gérard Dufaud, and Giancarlo Graziani. Parisot’s work aims to establish a definitive, evidence-based narrative of Modigliani’s life and oeuvre, dispelling myths perpetuated by admirers and ensuring accuracy and authenticity. This biographical endeavor was undertaken at the request of Modigliani’s daughter, Jeanne, who entrusted Parisot with the moral rights to continue her work according to her testamentary wishes.
In the accompanying Catalogue Raisonné, 414 paintings are classified chronologically from 1898 to 1919. Notable among these is the Little Red Nude, a significant addition to the Modigliani corpus. Each painting has undergone rigorous analysis to verify its authenticity and provenance, reflecting Parisot’s dedication to advancing the field of Modigliani studies.
The lineage of similar publications on Modigliani—beginning with the foundational work of Arthur Pfannstiel and followed by authorities such as Ambrogio Ceroni, Joseph Lanthemann, Osvaldo Patani, and now Christian Parisot—has seen continuous evolution. Over the past twelve years, advancements in research methods and access to previously unknown resources have resulted in groundbreaking discoveries and new attributions. Parisot emphasizes the necessity of embracing these advancements, arguing that to freeze the Modigliani corpus at an earlier stage would disregard the natural progression of art historical scholarship, much like the advancement of any science.
Through Parisot’s exhaustive biography, both enthusiasts and scholars can immerse themselves in the lives of Amedeo Modigliani and Jeanne Hébuterne, as well as the artistic milieu of Paris during the early 20th century—a unique and transformative moment in art history.
Furthermore, visitors to the exhibition Masterpieces of the Hidden Heritage, currently on display at Palazzo SUMS, San Marino, until April 30, 2024, can explore exclusive content related to The Little Red Nude via a dedicated QR code at the exhibit.
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