Sitzende Frau 1909

Alexej von Jawlensky painted this dreamy portrait, "Sitzende Frau," with oil on board, and the colours kind of hum, don't they? Look at the way he's layered the greens, blues, and yellows to create this really atmospheric mood. Up close, you can see the texture of the paint, how he's built up these thick, juicy layers. In the bottom left corner, the pink and white of the cushion bleed into the green floor. Those blurred lines make the image feel very immediate and alive. It's like he's captured a moment, a fleeting impression. Jawlensky, like Matisse, was interested in colour relationships and how they can evoke emotion. But I think he was also influenced by the German Expressionists, like Kirchner, who were also exploring these ideas. You can see how he's using colour to create a feeling of unease or maybe melancholy. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide what this painting means to you. Art is never really finished, it's always evolving.