The Greek Woman
1913
Jawlensky was obsessed with the human face as a vessel for spiritual expression, and in 'Die Griechin' (The Greek Woman), painted in 1913, he abandons realism entirely for the bold, clashing colors of Expressionism. The subject’s face is almost mask-like, with large, haunting eyes featuring bright pink centers and a dark, heavy mouth that gives her an intense, almost shouting expression. Thick, energetic brushstrokes swirl around her in deep blues and pinks, framing her like a chaotic halo. It’s a vivid reminder that for these artists, capturing the soul’s vibration was far more important than getting the nose the right shape.
- Technique
- Oil paint
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