Artwork
Der Harem (The Harem)
Der Harem (The Harem) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Der Harem (The Harem) is a 1914 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, a German artist known for his work in painting and printmaking. The print is executed in black on J. W. Zanders laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of women in a domestic interior, dressed in robes and headscarves, engaged in everyday activities such as conversation and reading. The scene is associated with the concept of a harem.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed drypoint technique to create a detailed, textured image with deep contrasts. The use of black ink on laid paper adds to the print's depth and visual interest. The work reflects Corinth's evolving graphic style, which became looser and more expressive after a stroke in 1911.
History & Provenance
Lovis Corinth created Der Harem in 1914, a period when his artistic style was shifting towards a more vibrant and expressive approach. Corinth was associated with the Berlin Secession, a group he later led, and had been influenced by his studies in Paris and Munich.
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.
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