Abstract Head
1927
Jawlensky was absolutely obsessed with the human face, painting hundreds of 'Abstract Heads' as his health declined and his style shifted toward pure abstraction. This 1927 Expressionist piece strips away realistic features, replacing eyes and noses with bold, floating blocks of yellow, pink, and orange to capture an inner emotion rather than an outer likeness. The rough, grid-like weave of the surface shows right through the paint, giving it a raw, tactile energy. It’s essentially a portrait of a soul, constructed like a colorful mosaic of feelings.
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