Meditation; Black- Orange Glowing 1936

Alexej von Jawlensky's 1936 painting "Meditation; Black- Orange Glowing" is an abstract work that explores color and form. Using a limited palette of black, orange, and white, Jawlensky creates a sense of depth and movement through the interplay of broad, gestural brushstrokes. The work's title, "Meditation," suggests an inward contemplation, perhaps reflected in the simplified, yet powerful, form of the image. Jawlensky's use of color and form is characteristic of his later period, known as the "Mystical Heads," which emphasizes the spiritual and emotional aspects of human experience.