Carlo Valentini, “Elvira la modella di Modigliani”

“Death overtook him when he came to glory”

Being portrayed by Modì, it was used to say in the environment, was like “having your soul undressed”. The setting is that of Montmatre and Montparnasse, the portrait in particular stands out on the cover of Carlo Valentini’s book: “Elvira the model of Modigliani”.

The figure absorbs and occupies all the space, has an unlimited composure, a slightly asymmetrical presence; her features are reminiscent of African masks, her very feminine body has, however, a masculine solidity…