Who painted Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat)?

Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat) was painted by Lovis Corinth in 1913.

Where can I see Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat)?

Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat) is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat)

Lovis Corinth , 1913

Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat) is a 1913 drypoint print in black by German artist Lovis Corinth, capturing the artist's self-portrait in a characteristic straw hat.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Corinth himself, emphasizing his persona through a wide-brimmed straw hat, tilted to the side, accompanied by a distinctive mustache and serious facial expression.

Technique & Style

Executed in quick, rough drypoint lines, the piece showcases Corinth's post-1911 style shift towards looser, expressive techniques, with emphasis on texture and shading in monochrome.

History & Provenance

Created in 1913, following Corinth's stroke in 1911, which marked a turning point in his artistic approach. The artist's signature is present in the corner of the uneven-edged paper.

Context

Part of Corinth's body of work after his involvement with the Berlin Secession, reflecting his transition from naturalism to a more expressive, near-expressionistic aesthetic.

Legacy

This self-portrait exemplifies Corinth's exploration of line and shading, characteristic of his later period, influencing the perception of his artistic evolution.