Artwork

Dünenlandschaft (Landscape with Dunes)

Dünenlandschaft (Landscape with Dunes), by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1917
Dünenlandschaft (Landscape with Dunes), by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1917

Dünenlandschaft (Landscape with Dunes) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Dünenlandschaft (Landscape with Dunes) is a 1917 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, a German artist. Created on wove paper in black, it exemplifies Corinth's mature printmaking style.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene dune landscape with trees and a distant building. The monochromatic palette and varying shades of gray evoke a sense of depth and texture, creating a contemplative atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Corinth's use of drypoint technique is characterized by intricate details and subtle tonal gradations, showcasing his expressive and loose style, which evolved after a stroke in 1911.

History & Provenance

Corinth's artistic background includes studies in Paris and Munich, and later leading the Berlin Secession group, influencing his unique blend of impressionism and expressionism.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lovis Corinth

Artist

Lovis Corinth

Lovis Corinth was a German artist and writer whose mature work as a painter and printmaker realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism.

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