Liegendes Mädchen 1917

"Liegendes Mädchen" (Reclining Girl) is a 1917 painting by Russian-born artist Alexej von Jawlensky (1864-1941). The artwork depicts a woman reclining in a bed, with the artist utilizing a bold palette of colors, thick brushstrokes, and a simplification of forms characteristic of Expressionism. The figure of the woman, rendered with simplified features, is positioned in the center of the canvas against a vibrant background of red and yellow, contributing to the painting's emotional intensity and its focus on the subjective experience of the artist.