1923
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Medusa is a 1923 oil by Alexej von Jawlensky, depicting Woman, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
The painting depicts a face with a prominent nose and full lips, set against a backdrop of vibrant colors. The subject's eyes are wide open, and their hair is visible at the top of the image. The artwork features a mix of bold brushstrokes and smooth textures, with the artist's use of color creating a sense of depth and emotion. The overall effect is one of intensity and drama, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Alexej von Jawlensky, who was known for his bold and expressive use of color.
Medusa (French - La Méduse) or Head of a Woman "Medusa", Light and Shadow (Tête de femme « Méduse », Lumière et Ombre) is a 1923 Expressionist painting by Russian painter Alexej von Jawlensky. It is held in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, which acquired it in 1936. It is a work by the artist from the time when he began to focus on painting the human figure, in 1917.
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Alexej Georgewitsch von Jawlensky (Russian: Алексе́й Гео́ргиевич Явле́нский, romanized: Alekséy Geórgiyevich Yavlénskiy; 13 March 1864 – 15 March 1941), surname also spelt as Yavlensky, was a Russian expressionist painter active in Germany.
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