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Am Walchensee (On Walchen Lake)
Am Walchensee (On Walchen Lake) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: M. 674
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Overview
Am Walchensee (On Walchen Lake) is a 1923 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, a German artist known for his work in painting and printmaking.
Technique & Style
The print features a lakeside landscape executed in drypoint, a technique that involves scratching into a surface to create textured, raw lines. The resulting image is characterized by sharp, uneven strokes and a predominantly black palette against a light background, giving it a sketchy, unfinished appearance.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a landscape scene, reflecting Corinth's mature style, which synthesized elements of impressionism and expressionism.
Context
Corinth's artistic evolution was influenced by his studies in Paris and Munich, as well as his leadership role in the Berlin Secession. A stroke in 1911 marked a turning point in his style, leading to a more expressive and less naturalistic approach.
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Artist
Lovis Corinth (21 July 1858 – 17 July 1925) was a German artist and writer whose mature work as a painter and printmaker realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism.
