Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1924
Untitled, by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1924

Untitled is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 1924 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, features two confronting heads rendered in expressive, spontaneous lines. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two simple yet characterful faces in interaction: one head tilted, the other gazing forward. Their rough hair and strong shadows add depth to the otherwise straightforward composition.

Technique & Style

Executed in drypoint, the piece showcases loose, energetic lines akin to scribbles, with uneven shading that contributes to a sketchy, unfinished yet vibrant appearance.

History & Provenance

Created in 1924, the drypoint is signed by Corinth and currently housed at The Museum of Modern 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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