Title: Hermenegildo Bustos, Amadeo Modigliani
Description: Sixth book of a series that compares Mexican master artists with European master artist. The present book reviews the artwork of two great 20th century artists: Hermenegildo Bustos (b. México 1832-1907) and Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (b. Italy 1884 -1920). Author Lupina Lara presents critical texts of these two distant "portrait painters" while at the same time coincidental, contrasting their common references, their life circumstances, historical context and artwork. Includes a brief text on the history of portrait.
Subjects: Portraits, Criticism and interpretation, Biography, Portrait painting
Places: Paris (France), Mexico
People: Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), Hermenegildo Bustos (1832-1907)