Alexej von Jawlensky (Torzhok 1864 – 1941 Wiesbaden). ”Meditation” (N 290). 1934 Oil on linen-finish paper on cardboard. 17,6 × 12,6 cm (6 ⅞ × 5 in.). Monogrammed lower left: A.J. Dated lower right: 34. On the reverse inscribed by Lisa Kümmel in pen and brown ink: A. Jawlensky 1934 N.290 I.A. Jawlensky 1560.– [3342] Provenance: Private Collection, Berlin (acquired 1991 at Sotheby’s, Berlin) Literature and illustration: Clemens Weiler: Alexej Jawlensky. Köpfe, Gesichte, Meditationen. Hanau, Dr. Hans Peters Verlag, 1970, p. 146, no. 447 / Auktion Sotheby’s Berlin, 30.5.1991, cat. no. 44, ill. p. 65