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Bildnis K.S. (Portrait of K.S.), by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1920

Bildnis K.S. (Portrait of K.S.)

Lovis Corinth

1920

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Bildnis K.S. (Portrait of K.S.) is a 1920 ink by Lovis Corinth, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Lovis Corinth
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a contemplative expression, his head resting on his hand. He is dressed in a suit and tie, with his face turned slightly to the right. The artist's use of drypoint technique creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. In the background, the artist's signature and the date "1920" are visible, providing context for the work. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet introspection, inviting the viewer to reflect on the subject's thoughts and emotions. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Corinth, Lovis.

About the artist

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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