Alexej von Jawlensky
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Summary
Alexej von Jawlensky was born on March 13, 1864[1], in Torzhok[2]. He died on March 15, 1941[3], in Wiesbaden[4]. He worked as a painter[5], draftsperson[6], printmaker[7], art collector[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,193 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Germany[11]
- Date of birth: March 26, 1864[12]
- Place of burial: Russischer Friedhof auf dem Neroberg[13]
- Spouse: Helene Nesnakomoff[14]
- Child: Andreas Jawlensky[15]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[16], Weimar Republic[17], Russia[18], Germany[19], Soviet Union[20]
- Ethnic group: Russians[21]
- Field of work: painting[22], visual artist[23]
- Employer: Imperial Academy of Arts[24]
- Educated at: Anton Ažbe art school[25], Imperial Academy of Arts[26]
- Notable work: Abstract Head[27]
- Member of: Die Blaue Vier[28], The Blue Rider[29]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodox Church[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Movement: Expressionism[32]
- Genre: portrait[33], figure[34], landscape painting[35], cityscape[36], self-portrait[37], religious art[38], still life[39]
- Commons category: Alexej von Jawlensky[40]
- Unmarried partner: Marianne von Werefkin[41]
- Archives at: Deutsches Kunstarchiv im Germanischen Nationalmuseum[42]
- Family name: von Jawlensky[43], Yavlensky[44]
- Given name: Alexej[45], Aleksey[46]
- Official website: http://www.jawlensky.ch/index.php[47]
- Work location: Germany[48], Moscow[49], Zurich[50], Munich[51], Paris[52], Murnau am Staffelsee[53], Wiesbaden[54], Saint Petersburg[55], Ascona[56], Saint-Prex[57]
- Described at URL: http://www.nrw-museum.de/kuenstler/alexej-von-jawlensky.html[58]
Why It Matters
Alexej von Jawlensky has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was Alexej von Jawlensky born?
Alexej von Jawlensky was born in Torzhok[2].
Where did Alexej von Jawlensky die?
Alexej von Jawlensky passed away in Wiesbaden[4].
Who was Alexej von Jawlensky married to?
Alexej von Jawlensky's spouses include Helene Nesnakomoff[14].
What did Alexej von Jawlensky do for work?
Alexej von Jawlensky worked as a painter[5], draftsperson[6], printmaker[7], art collector[8], and artist[9].
Where did Alexej von Jawlensky go to school?
Alexej von Jawlensky was educated at Anton Ažbe art school[25] and Imperial Academy of Arts[26].