Liegender weiblicher Akt mit geschlossenen Augen c. 1912

"Liegender weiblicher Akt mit geschlossenen Augen" is a c. 1912 work by Russian Expressionist painter Alexej von Jawlensky. The work depicts a nude female figure in a reclining position, with her eyes closed and her head resting on her arm. Executed in black ink on a blue paper, the composition relies on bold, simplified lines and forms, a hallmark of Jawlensky's artistic style. While the subject matter is classical, Jawlensky’s bold, expressive lines, and the use of minimal detail, bring a sense of emotional intensity to the piece, highlighting the artist's fascination with the inner life of the subject.