Alexej von Jawlensky

Alexej von Jawlensky 1864 - 1941 Meditation. 1934. Oil on canvas originally laminated on cardboard. Monogrammed in the lower left. Dated in the lower right. Signed, dated, and inscribed “N 334 j.” on the reverse of the cardboard backing. 17.7 x 12.5 cm (6.9 x 4.9 in). Cardboard backing: 25 x 19,5 cm (9,8 x 7,6 in). [AW]. • A darkly glowing “Meditation” in a mysterious palette. • A masterful visualization of Jawlensky’s wonderful glazing technique. • With great empathy, he transforms the human face into an iconic representation of religious sentiment. • After Jawlensky was banned from exhibiting by the Nazis in 1933, he began working on the “Meditations” the following year. PROVENANCE: Private collection, Düsseldorf (until 1962, Stuttgarter Kunstkabinett). Galerie Rudolf, Sylt. Private collection, Southern Germany (acquired from the above). LITERATURE: Maria Jawlensky, Lucia Pieroni-Jawlensky, Angelica Jawlensky, Alexej von Jawlensky. Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil Paintings, vol. 3: 1933–1937, Munich 1993, CR no. 1571 (with color illustration on p. 105). Clemens Weiler, Alexej Jawlensky. Köpfe, Gesichte, Meditationen, Hanau 1970, cat. no. 482. - - Stuttgarter Kunstkabinett Roman Norbert Ketterer, Stuttgart, 36th Auction, May 3, 1961, lot 185 (with black-and-white illustration, plate 162). Called up: December 5, 2026 - ca. 16.14 h +/- 20 min.

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