Alexej von Jawlensky (Torzhok 1864 – 1941 Wiesbaden). ”Variation”. Circa 1918 Oil on linen-finish paper on cardboard. 36,2 × 28,2 cm (14 ¼ × 11 ⅛ in.). Monogrammed lower right: A.J. On the reverse of the Schmuckrahmens two labels of the exhibition 2000/01 (see below) and a label of Galerie Bertram, Bremen. Jawlensky 1017.– [3169] Provenance: Private Collection, Northern Germany Exhibition: Jawlensky in der Schweiz 1914-21. Begegnungen mit Arp, Hodler, Janco, Klee, Lehmbruck, Richter, Taeuber-Arp. Zurich, Kunsthaus; Lausanne, Fondation de l’Hermitage; Duisburg, Stiftung Wilhelm-Lehmbruck-Museum, Zentrum Internationaler Skulptur, 2000/01 Literature and illustration: 25. Auktion: Moderne Kunst. Stuttgart, Stuttgarter Kunstkabinett, 27./28.11.1956, cat. no. 382, ill. pl. 17 / 35. Auktion: Moderne Kunst, 1. Teil. Stuttgart, Stuttgarter Kunstkabinett, 20./21.5. 1960, cat. no. 225, ill. pl. 154