Artwork
Theseus and Ariadne
Theseus and Ariadne is a print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Theseus and Ariadne is a 1914 print by Lovis Corinth, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two intertwined figures, one standing with an arm raised and the other kneeling, looking up with surprise. The scene conveys a moment of dynamic interaction and emotional intensity.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, rapid lines, the print prioritizes capturing movement and emotion over detailed rendering, giving it a spontaneous, study-like quality.
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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