Artwork
Bismarckfeier (Celebration for Bismarck)
Bismarckfeier (Celebration for Bismarck) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Bismarckfeier (Celebration for Bismarck) is a 1915 hand-colored transfer lithograph by German artist Lovis Corinth, blending impressionist and expressionist elements. The print captures a vibrant scene of public celebration in front of a grand, domed building.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a festive gathering, likely commemorating Otto von Bismarck, with participants waving red, black, and white flags. The scene conveys a sense of national pride and communal joy.
Technique & Style
Executed in Corinth's mature, post-1911 stroke style, the work features loose, expressive lines and bold, bright colors (notably reds, blacks, and whites), characteristic of his later expressionistic approach to printmaking.
History & Provenance
Created in 1915 by Lovis Corinth, a leading figure of the Berlin Secession (which he later presided over), following his stylistic shift after a 1911 stroke. Provenance details are not provided.
Context
Reflects early 20th-century German cultural and possibly political sentiments towards Bismarck's legacy, set against the backdrop of Corinth's artistic evolution and the broader Expressionist movement in Europe.
Legacy
Contributes to Corinth's body of work showcasing his adaptation of expressionism in printmaking, though its specific impact or renown within his oeuvre is not detailed here.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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