The Humpback I
Alexej von Jawlensky · 1911
Why it's great
A person in a bright orange scarf looks out in a face made of yellow and green patches. Alexej von Jawlensky made this in 1911, when he was painting people in bold, almost wild colors.
Where to see it
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Hang it on your wall
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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.




