Artwork
Dunkelblauer Turban (Helene mit dunkelblauem Turban)
Dunkelblauer Turban (Helene mit dunkelblauem Turban) is an unspecified painting by Alexej von Jawlensky. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Dunkelblauer Turban (Helene mit dunkelblauem Turban) is a 1910 painting by Alexej von Jawlensky, a key figure in early 20th-century German Expressionism. The work showcases his expressive and modernist tendencies.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a woman in profile, wearing a red dress and a black hat (misidentified as a dark blue turban in the title). Her neutral expression and poised posture convey simplicity and elegance.
Technique & Style
Jawlensky employs bold, solid colors (red, black, pink) and clean lines to create a sense of clarity. The composition's focus on geometric forms and expressive simplification reflects his Expressionist affiliation.
History & Provenance
Created in 1910, the painting aligns with Jawlensky's involvement in influential groups like Der Blaue Reiter. Specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
This work is contemporaneous with the flourishing of Expressionism in Germany, where Jawlensky was active. It shares stylistic elements with the movement, including emotive color use and figure simplification.
Legacy
Dunkelblauer Turban contributes to Jawlensky's legacy as a pioneer of Expressionism, influencing subsequent modern art movements through its expressive and compositional innovations.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
