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Katzenstudie (Study of Cats)
Katzenstudie (Study of Cats) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Katzenstudie (Study of Cats), created by Lovis Corinth in 1920, is a print made using drypoint and open-bite etching techniques on laid paper. The work showcases Corinth's distinctive style, blending impressionist and expressionist elements, characteristic of his post-1911 stroke period.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures an intimate scene of two cats in close proximity, one reclined and the other seated with its tail coiled around its body. The focus is on the observational rendering of the felines, emphasizing Corinth's expressive line work and tonal variations.
Technique & Style
Executed in drypoint and open-bite etching, the piece features loose, rapid lines, suggesting a swift execution. The textured appearance of the laid paper complements the expressive, somewhat spontaneous quality of the drawing. Corinth's signature is present, though not clearly legible in the image provided.
History & Provenance
Lovis Corinth, a key figure in the Berlin Secession after training in Paris and Munich, produced this work during a period when his style had shifted towards a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism, following a transformative stroke in 1911.
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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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