19th Century
19th Century
Alexej von Jawlensky
A Life Painted in Emotion: The Journey of Alexej von JawlenskyAlexej von Jawlensky, born Alexej Georgewitsch von Jawlensky on March 13, 1864, in the Russian town of Torzhok, embarked on a path that would firmly establish him as a pivotal figure within early twentieth-century Expressionism. His formative years were characterized by frequent relocations, culminating in a settling within Moscow at the age of ten—an experience that likely…
459
dated works
290
chapters
1893
first work
1936
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Alexej von Jawlensky's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Alexej von Jawlensky's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.