Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lovis Corinth, graphite, 1919
Untitled, by Lovis Corinth, graphite, 1919

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled drawing by Lovis Corinth is a work on paper created around 1919, held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a bearded man reclining on his back, his face contorted in anguish. The sketch captures a moment of intense emotion, conveying a sense of drama and tension through the subject's facial expression and body language.

Technique & Style

Rendered in lithographic crayon and pencil, the drawing features bold lines and dark shading, creating a somber palette that emphasizes the subject's emotional state.

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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