Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lovis Corinth, chalk, 1923
Untitled, by Lovis Corinth, chalk, 1923

Untitled is a chalk drawing by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 1923 drawing by Lovis Corinth, is a portrait rendered in crayon and chalk on paper, housed at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays a man, possibly an artist, with a contemplative expression, dressed in a white shirt and clasped hands, conveying an aura of quiet introspection.

Technique & Style

Corinth's use of crayon and chalk on paper generates a textured, depthful quality, set against a subdued light beige background that subtly contrasts with the subject's attire.

History & Provenance

Created in 1923, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

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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