Artwork

Thomas Corinth

Thomas Corinth, by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1913
Thomas Corinth, by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1913

Thomas Corinth 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

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This sketch shows a boy wearing a puffy coat and a wide-brimmed hat. His face is serious, with big eyes and a neutral expression. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a quick sketch.

The artist signed it in the corner, and the date "24/25" is written on the left side. This suggests it might have been made around 1913, but it’s not fully clear.

If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists create prints like this.

Overview

Thomas Corinth is a lithograph created by Lovis Corinth in 1913, printed in black on wove paper. It is a portrait of the artist's son, Thomas.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Thomas Corinth wearing a puffy coat and wide-brimmed hat, with a serious expression characterized by large eyes and a neutral face.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is executed in loose, quick lines, reflecting Corinth's shift towards a more expressive style following a stroke in 1911. This approach blended elements of impressionism and expressionism.

History & Provenance

The print is signed by Corinth and bears the date '24/25' on the left side, suggesting a possible connection to its creation in 1913, although the exact date is not certain.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lovis Corinth

Artist

Lovis Corinth

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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