Murnau
1910 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
An oil painting depicting a landscape in Murnau, characterized by bold, saturated colors and simplified, expressive forms. The work reflects the artist's engagement with the landscape during his time with the Neue Künstlervereinigung München.
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Alexej von Jawlensky frequently visited Murnau in the early 20th century alongside fellow artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Gabriele Münter. The vibrant, non-naturalistic color palette and heavy brushstrokes exemplified in this piece reflect the radical shift toward Expressionism that defined the Blue Rider group's influence on modern art.
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Murnau
Alexej von Jawlensky, 1910
