Bildnis Joseph Schwarz (Portrait of Joseph Schwarz)
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Bildnis Joseph Schwarz (Portrait of Joseph Schwarz) is a 1916 ink by Lovis Corinth, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph in black depicts a man with dark hair, wearing a light-colored jacket and a dark tie. His hands are clasped together in front of him, and he looks directly at the viewer with a serious expression. The man's face is rendered in bold, expressive lines, with deep shadows that add depth and dimension to the portrait. The overall effect is one of quiet intensity, as if the subject is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the art of Corinth, Lovis.
