Abstract Head, Evening
1927
Alexej von Jawlensky distilled the human face into pure geometry in this striking 1927 piece, part of his famous 'Abstract Heads' series. Painted while suffering from crippling arthritis that eventually left him completely paralyzed, he simplified his subjects into bold, meditative shapes—like this cool, blue-gray visage with its sharp, angular nose and serene, half-moon smile. It’s a beautiful example of Expressionism, where the goal wasn't to capture physical reality, but to express the quiet, spiritual mood of the evening.
- Technique
- Oil painting
- Material
- Canvas
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