Fauvism & Expressionism · 1921

Abstract Head

Alexej von Jawlensky 1864–1941

Abstract Head (1921) by Alexej von Jawlensky. Its palette is led by parchment (#dfdbcd, 44%) and pale slate (#bbb7b2, 32%), with accents of lime green, scarlet red, reddish crimson and scarlet orange. Overall the canvas is light, muted and warm.

Palette

• #dfdbcd MG 201 parchment 44.5% of canvas
• #bbb7b2 MG 207 pale slate 31.6% of canvas
• #91918b MG 214 pewter 10.0% of canvas
• #120c0e MG 223 soot 5.0% of canvas
• #2f8365 MG 066 lime green 2.6% of canvas
• #a31b28 MG 019 scarlet red 2.1% of canvas
• #aa5d6f MG 005 reddish crimson 2.1% of canvas
• #c3551d MG 026 scarlet orange 2.0% of canvas

Color families

Gray 35%, White 34%, Brown 9%, Red 6%, Blue 6%

Measurements

Lightness

0.77

Contrast

0.60

Vividness

0.027

Warmth

+0.50

Complexity

187 cells

Hue range

0.72

Focus

0.07

Details

Date

1921

Medium

Oil and pencil on paper and cardboard

Size

36.0 × 26.6 cm

More by Alexej von Jawlensky

• Tête de femme, 1912
• Medusa, 1923