Large variation
1915
Jawlensky created this explosion of color while living in exile in Switzerland during World War I, treating the landscape like a musical theme he could remix. He called these pieces 'Variations,' boiling nature down to pure emotion and rhythm rather than realistic details. See that tall green shape? It's likely a cypress tree or a hill, but it feels more like a visual heartbeat than a plant. This abstract approach was all about capturing the inner feeling of nature, a core idea of the Expressionist movement he helped champion alongside his friend Kandinsky.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
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