Frauenkopf 1911

Alexej von Jawlensky made 'Frauenkopf' with oil paint and, wow, does it sing! The canvas just vibrates with these marks of dark blue, yellow, and violet. I can imagine Jawlensky standing in front of the easel, building up the face with all these little patches of contrasting colors. I love how the face has these daubs of yellow. It's like he's trying to capture the inner light of the subject or their emotional intensity. And the blue background really makes those warm colors pop. The thick paint has this cool texture, you know? When I look at this woman's face, I feel like I know her somehow. Her expression is serious. I think Jawlensky wanted to create this direct emotional connection. Painters like him were in conversation, all responding to each other, inspiring new ways to make marks, and explore the human condition. It’s like a big, beautiful conversation across time.