the little peasant amedeo modiglianiThe Little Peasant is a painting that soberly depicts a seated young boy, wearing a broad hat that adds to the gravity of his expression. Modigliani, in his characteristic manner, stretches and simplifies the subject's facial features, giving an impression of age and maturity that contrasts with the presumed innocence of youth. The boy, dressed in a dark jacket over a white shirt, seems immersed in early reflection, his hands resting firmly on his