Blumenstrauss in Vase 1916

"Blumenstrauss in Vase" (1916) by Alexej von Jawlensky is a vibrant and expressive still life painting that showcases the artist's signature style. Bold strokes of color create a sense of energy and movement, highlighting the swirling forms of the flowers. The painting's vivid palette, characterized by bright reds, pinks, greens, and blues, exemplifies Jawlensky's fascination with color theory and his commitment to capturing the essence of his subjects through color alone. This work, created during a pivotal period in Jawlensky's artistic development, reflects his move towards abstraction and his exploration of the expressive potential of color in representing form.