Artist

Alexej von Jawlensky

1864–1941 · born in Torzhok · died in Wiesbaden

Alexej von Jawlensky was a Russian painter born in Torzhok in 1864. He served as an army officer, moved to Munich to paint and became part of the Blue Rider circle, famous for faces painted in bold colors. He died in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1941.