Kavaliere mit einer frau (Cavaliers with a Woman)

Corinth employed traditional intaglio etching, allowing ink to settle in the incised grooves of the metal plate, which produces the work’s characteristic dark, uneven strokes. The deliberately rough, scratchy lines convey a sense of spontaneity and rawness, aligning with the expressionistic tendencies that marked Corinth’s later output after his 1911 stroke.

Lovis Corinth, trained in Paris and Munich, began his career with naturalistic painting before joining the Berlin Secession, eventually serving as its president. After a stroke in 1911, his approach shifted toward more expressive forms, a development reflected in this print. The piece remains documented within the artist’s print oeuvre, though specific ownership records are limited.

The early 1920s saw Corinth integrating expressionist vigor into his printmaking, a medium he explored alongside painting. This work exemplifies his interest in capturing fleeting moments with bold line work, paralleling contemporary trends in German art that favored emotional intensity over precise representation.