Oil on linen-textured paper, originally mounted on cardboard. Monogrammed in the lower left and dated in the lower right. Inscribed with the artist’s name, as well as “III. 1937” and “N. 21,” on the reverse, presumably by Lisa Kümmel. Also inscribed “Meditation LXII” by Andreas Jawlensky, the artist’s son, and with a typographically titled label on the reverse. 24.8 x 17.7 cm.
Firmly mounted in a frame. [AW/MH].
- A masterful visualization of Jawlensky’s exquisite glazing technique. - With great empathy, Jawlensky transforms the human face into an icon-like manifestation of religious sentiment. - Similar works from around 1937 can be found at, among others, the Lenbachhaus in Munich, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Kunstmuseum Basel. - From the artist’s estate.
LITERATURE: Maria Jawlensky, Lucia Pieroni-Jawlensky, Angelica Jawlensky, Alexej von Jawlensky. Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil Paintings, vol. 3: 1933-1937, Munich 1993, CR no. 2161 (illustrated in color). Clemens Weiler, Alexej Jawlensky. Köpfe - Gesichte - Meditationen, Hanau 1970, cat. no. 1079. -- Neumeister, Munich, June 4, 1994, lot 298.

Estate of the artist. Private collection. Wolfgang Wittrock Art Dealer, Düsseldorf. Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia

In good condition. There is one tiny pinhole in the upper right corner and one in each of the two lower corners, likely caused during production, these areas show slight wear. In the center of the image, there are three tiny, barely visible green spots, which do not impair the overall impression. The condition report was compiled in daylight with the aid of a UV light source, and to the best of our knowledge and belief.