Gallery Edition – Head Of A Woman, Femina by Alexej von Jawlensky – 44×58 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the early 1920s, Alexej von Jawlensky’s oeuvre underwent a significant transformation, transitioning from a more representational style to one that prioritized abstraction and expression. The creation of “Head Of A Woman, Femina” in 1922 marks this turning point, as Jawlensky began to fragment forms and intensify colors, creating a sense of visual tension. The artist’s use of impasto technique gives the painting an almost three-dimensional quality, with thick layers of paint building up to create a raised, textured surface. This tactile quality is heightened by the selection of vibrant hues – teal, pink, yellow, and red – which are juxtaposed against a deep black background, imbuing the work with an almost palpable atmospheric weight. As one’s gaze moves across the canvas, it begins to feel as though the forms are in motion, their boundaries blurring in a rhythmic dance of color and texture. The chromatic s