Winterstimmung 1932

"Winterstimmung" (1932) by Alexej von Jawlensky is a powerful abstract painting. The work is dominated by geometric shapes, particularly a large red and gray "L" shape, suggesting a stylized face. This iconic, highly simplified form is characteristic of Jawlensky's later style, known as "abstraction of the face." The artist, a Russian-German painter, sought to capture the essence of the human spirit through bold colors and simplified forms. The cool grays and vibrant red evoke a sense of tension and depth, typical of Jawlensky’s Expressionist aesthetic.