Artwork
Hermann Struck in Uniform
Hermann Struck in Uniform is a gouache drawing by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Hermann Struck in Uniform is a 1914 gouache drawing on wove paper by Lovis Corinth, depicting the artist and printmaker Hermann Struck in formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait captures Hermann Struck, a contemporary of Corinth, in a serious expression and uniform, reflecting Corinth's interest in portraying individuals from various backgrounds.
Technique & Style
Executed in gouache on paper, the work conveys a sense of intimacy. Corinth's use of this medium, characterized by opaque, water-based pigments, adds to the portrait's detailed yet simple composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914, the piece is associated with Corinth's involvement in the Berlin Secession, a movement he later led. The specific provenance of the work is not detailed here.
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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