Artwork
Frauenräuber (Rape)
Frauenräuber (Rape) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Frauenräuber (Rape), a 1920 drypoint print in black by Lovis Corinth, presents a dramatic and intense depiction of a chaotic scene, characterized by stark contrasts and expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The print's title, translating to 'Rape', underscores its violent and emotionally charged subject matter, conveyed through overlapping, twisting figures that evoke a sense of struggle and turmoil.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed strong, expressive drypoint lines and shading techniques, akin to sfumato, to create depth and intensify the dramatic atmosphere of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1920, Frauenräuber reflects Corinth's post-stroke (1911) stylistic evolution, blending impressionist and expressionist elements, a development influenced by his earlier training in Paris and Munich, and his leadership 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.
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Frauenräuber (Rape)