A Chinese God 1918

alexandrejacovleff

toned paper

head

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

coloured pencil

coffee painting

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

forehead

watercolor

"A Chinese God" is a 1918 drawing by Russian artist Alexandre Jacovleff. The drawing depicts the head and shoulders of a Chinese deity, adorned with an elaborate headdress. The drawing is rendered in a simplified style, focusing on the essential features of the deity's face and headdress. The use of red tones creates a feeling of warmth and reverence. The simplified style and choice of subject matter suggest Jacovleff's interest in the traditional art of China.