Artwork
Dünenlandschaft (Landscape with Dunes)
Dünenlandschaft (Landscape with Dunes) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: probedrück; lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: Erster Probedr.; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: Schw. 302
About this work
Overview
Dünenlandschaft (Landscape with Dunes) is a 1917 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, a German artist. Created on wove paper in black, it exemplifies Corinth's mature printmaking style.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene dune landscape with trees and a distant building. The monochromatic palette and varying shades of gray evoke a sense of depth and texture, creating a contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Corinth's use of drypoint technique is characterized by intricate details and subtle tonal gradations, showcasing his expressive and loose style, which evolved after a stroke in 1911.
History & Provenance
Corinth's artistic background includes studies in Paris and Munich, and later leading the Berlin Secession group, influencing his unique blend of impressionism and expressionism.
Artist & collection
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.
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