Artwork

Der Tiergarten: Trees with Sun

Der Tiergarten:  Trees with Sun, by Lovis Corinth, 1920
Der Tiergarten:  Trees with Sun, by Lovis Corinth, 1920

Der Tiergarten: Trees with Sun is a print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Der Tiergarten: Trees with Sun, a 1920 print by Lovis Corinth, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work depicts a landscape featuring trees, a sun, and a suggested path or clearing.

Subject & Meaning

The composition focuses on the interplay between nature's elements, using trees and sunlight to evoke a sense of space and depth. The scene conveys warmth and vitality through the sun's presence.

Technique & Style

Corinth employed dark lines and shadows to create contrast and texture, guiding the viewer's eye into the landscape. The style emphasizes atmospheric depth.

History & Provenance

Created in 1920, the print is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Context

This work is part of a broader collection of landscapes at The Cleveland Museum of Art, including other pieces by Lovis Corinth.

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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