Portrait of Leon Indembaum, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 54,6 x 45,7 cm; The man depicted in this portrait is Léon Indembaum, whose identity is revealed by the writing affixed to the top as per Modigliani's custom. To accentuate the sculptural effect of the work, the painter's signature at the bottom seems to be engraved in the marble. Sculptor of Russian origins, Léon Indembaum reached the French capital in 1911 at the age of twenty-one, attracted by the artistic atmosphere he aspired to, moving to La Ruche in Montparnasse, a structure that housed several artists' studios. He became a close friend of Modigliani who, in addition to sharing his passion for art with the Russian sculptor, was also his guest for some time before renting the adjacent studio. It is one of the rare portraits of Modigliani executed with a palette of cold tones. The pallor of the face and the petrified gaze contrasts not only with the dark background that refers to slate slabs but also with the good and generous character of the artist portrayed.