Astonishment 1919

"Astonishment" is a 1919 painting by Russian Expressionist painter Alexej von Jawlensky. The work is a close-up portrait of a woman's face, characterized by bold, gestural lines and vivid colors. The large, expressive eyes, painted in black and white, convey a sense of wonder and awe, a characteristic feature of Jawlensky's later work. The use of simplified forms and vibrant colors is reminiscent of the artist's exploration of "abstracting the face," a theme that dominated his creative output in the early 20th century.