Location: 1468 Marine Dr., West Vancouver, Canada

Beatrice Hastings
the women in the black cap, black suit, with small eyes

Called an English poetess in Montmartre, she was born in South Africa. From there she came to England and then went as a correspondent to Paris. She spent her life manipulating words, ideas and people - a master of half truths. She had a turbulent and violent affair with Modigliani for about two years.

Constantin Brancusi
the man with the big black beard

He was considered the father of modern abstract sculpture, born in Romania, lived in Paris. Unlike the other tormented artists, Brancusi did not frequent cafés and exuberant parties. He ate at home, worked and had a happy peaceful life. He was always pleasant and courteous. Modi considered Brancusi his mentor and was inspired by his sculptures. His studio is kept in front of the Pompideau Center in Paris.

Juan Gris
the man in the brown suit with charming eyelashes

One of the Cubists from the Picasso gang. Born in Spain. Came to Paris where he found his fame.

Paul Guillaume
the man in black hat, black suit, a glimpse of arrogance in his face

A shrewd and arrogant art dealer.

Jean Cocteau
on the wall in the back room

A poet, an art critic and a writer, the darling of the intellectuals. Cocteau was always closer to Picasso, but considered Modi "the simplest and the noblest" of the artists of the heroic age. Modi treated him with indifference.
This portrait, representing him as a perfect dandy, is now worth several million dollars.

Lunia Czechowska
on the sign outside

A very important person in Modi's life. Lunia and Modi were very close friends and most possibly loved each other platonically. Lunia was asked by Modi to run away from her husband, something she never did.  She withstood his charms and offered him friendship, understanding, intellectual companionship and a sister-like love instead.  Modigliani painted many portraits of her.

Mr. Baranowski
the young man charmingly bending his head

An artist from Poland. Not much is known about him.

Cellist
on the wall

His name is not known, was once Modigliani's neighbour.

Girl with braids

Her name is not known.

Paulette
the girl in the read dress and long hair

Zborowski's maid.

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