Artwork
Akt mit hochgehobenem Hemd (Woman Undressing)
Akt mit hochgehobenem Hemd (Woman Undressing) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Akt mit hochgehobenem Hemd (Woman Undressing) is a 1921 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, a German artist known for blending impressionist and expressionist styles.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nude woman lifting her shirt, her form emerging from a blurred background. The loose, expressive lines focus attention on the figure.
Technique & Style
Corinth used drypoint, scratching into the paper to create textured lines that hold ink, giving the image a rough, sketchy appearance. This technique suits the loose, confident strokes that characterize the work.
History & Provenance
Corinth's style became more expressionist after a 1911 stroke, marked by looser technique and greater emphasis on expressive qualities. He was a leading figure in the Berlin Secession.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lovis Corinth was a German artist and writer whose mature work as a painter and printmaker realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism.
