Female Head (1919-1920)
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"Female Head" (1919-1920) by Alexej von Jawlensky is a striking example of the artist's deep exploration into the spiritual expression through facial portraits. This painting is characterized by its bold use of color and abstract forms to convey intense emotional and psychological states.The face in the painting is simplified to basic, yet powerful elements. Dominating the composition is a vertical yellow line that runs down the center of the face, intersected by a horizontal streak of red and orange hues across the forehead. Jawlensky's use of dark, deep-set eyes, a muted mouth, and delineated features help encapsulate a mood that is both contemplative and somber. The additional touches of red on the cheeks suggest a liveliness underlying the otherwise stoic expression.In using these vivid colors and simplified forms, Jawlensky reduces the human face to its elemental qualities while simultaneously enhancing its expressivity. His techniques serve to evoke a sense of inner spiritual life, making "Female Head" not just a study of outward appearance, but a profound exploration of the soul.
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Alexej Georgewitsch von Jawlensky (13 March 1864 – 15 March 1941) was a Russian expressionist painter active in Germany. He was a key member of the New Munich Artist's Association (Neue Künstlervereinigung München), Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider) group and later the Die Blaue Vier (The Blue Four).