Artwork
Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait)
Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Lovis Corinth's Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) is a 1912 softground etching on wove paper, showcasing the artist's evolving style.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Corinth's face and hands, rendered in loose, expressive lines, capturing a moment of introspection.
Technique & Style
Characterized by scratchy lines and uneven marks, the etching reflects Corinth's shift towards expressionism following a 1911 stroke, which influenced his technique and use of color.
History & Provenance
Corinth, a key figure in the Berlin Secession, created this work during a transitional period in his career, marked by a move away from naturalism.
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.
