Alexej von Jawlensky, Young Girl in a Flowered Hat
Key points:
- This painting exemplifies the open brushwork, bright and jarring colors, bold outlines, and simplified forms that characterize Expressionism.
- Similar to Gauguin and Kandinsky, Jawlensky believed rural and folk culture were more authentic than established European traditions.
- Painted on cardboard, Young Girl in a Flowered Hat contrasts the raw, unaffected quality of Jawlensky’s technique to the delicate sophistication of his modern subject.
Cite this page as: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, "Alexej von Jawlensky, Young Girl in a Flowered Hat," in Smarthistory, November 28, 2015, accessed April 23, 2024, https://smarthistory.org/alexej-von-jawlensky-young-girl-in-a-flowered-hat/.