Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1916
Untitled, by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1916

Untitled is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1916 lithograph by Lovis Corinth, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene with a centrally reared horse, its body contorted, surrounded by people in various states of collapse, entwined together in disarray.

Technique & Style

Characterized by jagged lines and rough shapes, the work features dark, smudgy marks, achieved through lithography's unique process of transferring ink from a smooth stone to paper, resulting in lines that simultaneously appear sharp and blurry.

History & Provenance

Created in 1916, the lithograph is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Context

While specific contextual influences or events directly tied to this work are not detailed, its expressive, dynamic style reflects the broader artistic explorations of the early 20th century.

Legacy

The legacy of 'Untitled' is not explicitly outlined in the provided information, though as part of MoMA's collection, it contributes to the museum's holdings of early 20th-century European art.

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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