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Aus dem Tiergarten (View of the Tiergarten)
Aus dem Tiergarten (View of the Tiergarten) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: 11/50; lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth; lower center edge in graphite by unknown hand: 11254; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: Schw. 397
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Overview
Created in 1920, Aus dem Tiergarten is a black dry‑point print on wove paper by German artist Lovis Corinth. The work depicts a dense, shadowy woodland intersected by a bridge and a modest structure partially concealed by foliage. Rendered entirely in line, the image conveys a sense of enclosure and muted atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a tangled forest scene, with thick trunks and twisted branches dominating the visual field. A bridge cuts through the trees, suggesting a passage or transition, while a small building beneath it hints at human presence within the natural setting. The stark contrast between light and dark may reflect themes of concealment and revelation.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed the dry‑point method, incising lines directly into a metal plate; the resulting burr produces rich, velvety strokes that accumulate to form the dense foliage. The print’s line work is loose and gestural, echoing Corinth’s shift toward a more expressive handling of form after his 1911 stroke, blending impressionistic observation with expressionist vigor.
History & Provenance
Lovis Corinth, trained in Paris and Munich and later a leading figure in the Berlin Secession, produced this print during his mature period. While specific ownership records are limited, the work is catalogued among his print output from the early 1920s, illustrating his continued exploration of urban and natural landscapes in the post‑war era.
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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.
