Artist: Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920)  

Subject: Elvira, a young model known to Modigliani from Paris  

Date: c. 1918–19  

Medium: Oil on canvas  

Current Location: Saint Louis Art Museum  

Style: The painting reflects Modigliani's distinctive style, featuring stylized, elongated forms, a focus on line, and a striking contrast between Elvira's black dress and the pale blue background.  

Mood: It conveys a sense of calm and introspection, with a focus on formal elements like the smooth face, abstract hair, and subtle details like the reflections in the fabric of her dress.