{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-woman-alexej-von-jawlensky","title":"Portrait of a Woman - Alexej von Jawlensky","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Expressionist portrait by Alexej von Jawlensky, featuring bold, non-naturalistic colours and simplified geometric forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAlexej von Jawlensky was a central figure in the development of early twentieth-century European modernism. This portrait demonstrates his characteristic approach to the human face, where he reduces features to simplified, geometric planes. By 1912, Jawlensky had moved away from naturalistic representation, favouring a subjective interpretation of form and colour. \n\nThe composition is dominated by a bold, non-naturalistic palette. The subject's skin is rendered in patches of yellow, green, and violet, while the background is a flat, intense red. These choices reflect the influence of Fauvism and the artist's interest in the emotional capacity of colour. The heavy, dark outlines define the facial structure, separating the planes of the face from the surrounding space. The subject's gaze is directed downward, creating a sense of introspection and stillness that contrasts with the aggressive application of paint.\n\nJawlensky often worked in series, exploring the variations of a single motif over time. This work belongs to a period where he experimented with the synthesis of colour and line, moving toward the more abstract, meditative heads he would produce in his later career. The application of paint is thick and tactile, revealing the artist's process and the physical nature of the medium. The work does not seek to capture a likeness in the traditional sense, but rather to convey a specific psychological state through the arrangement of colour and form. The stark contrast between the warm orange of the clothing and the cool tones of the face creates a visual tension that draws the viewer into the subject's quiet, internal world. This piece is a clear example of the artist's departure from objective reality in favour of a more personal, expressive visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexej von Jawlensky","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054480593231,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054489932111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054489964879,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-a-Woman_Poster_CompositorV1_1782433568586.jpg?v=1782440773","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-a-woman-alexej-von-jawlensky","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}