Self-Portrait
1912
Alexej von Jawlensky didn't just paint himself; he exploded his own face into a kaleidoscope of clashing greens, fiery reds, and sickly yellows. Created in 1912 during the height of German Expressionism, this self-portrait throws realistic skin tones out the window in favor of raw, emotional color. Notice the bold, thick brushstrokes that make his green mustache and shadowed eyes pop against the abstract background. It's a perfect example of how artists of this era believed color could express inner feelings rather than just outer reality.
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