Artwork
Verschiedene Köpfe und Selbstbildnis (Assorted Heads and Self-Portrait)
Verschiedene Köpfe und Selbstbildnis (Assorted Heads and Self-Portrait) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Verschiedene Köpfe und Selbstbildnis (Assorted Heads and Self-Portrait) is a 1915 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, a German artist known for his work in painting and printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a collection of five faces, including a child and adults with varying expressions, drawn in a loose and expressive manner. The inclusion of a self-portrait among the assorted heads suggests a personal and introspective element to the work.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed drypoint in black on laid paper to create the print, resulting in a raw, unfinished texture. The technique allowed for loose, scratchy lines that convey a sense of spontaneity and expressive freedom, characteristic of Corinth's post-1911 style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1915, the print reflects Corinth's evolving artistic approach following a stroke in 1911, which led to a shift towards looser, more vibrant techniques.
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.
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