Artwork
Walchensee im Nebel (Walchensee in Fog)
Walchensee im Nebel (Walchensee in Fog) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Walchensee im Nebel is a 1920 black lithograph on laid paper by German artist Lovis Corinth. Executed in a single tonal range, the work captures a lake scene enveloped in mist, rendered with loose, sketch‑like lines that convey atmosphere rather than precise detail.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents a fog‑filled lake bordered by skeletal trees and undulating hills. The subdued palette and softened outlines suggest a landscape observed through a veil of humidity, inviting contemplation of nature’s transience and the quiet mood of early morning light.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed traditional lithography, drawing directly onto a smooth stone surface with greasy media. This method yields the work’s characteristic pencil‑like strokes and tonal gradations, aligning with his late‑period synthesis of impressionistic light effects and expressionist emphasis on emotional resonance.
History & Provenance
Created after Corinth’s 1911 stroke, the print reflects his shift toward atmospheric landscapes. While specific ownership records are limited, the piece is documented among his post‑war prints and has been exhibited in collections focusing on German modernism and the Berlin Secession.
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.
