1920
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Des Künstlers Schwiegermutter (The Artist's Mother-in-Law) is a 1920 ink by Lovis Corinth, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait depicts an older woman, her face a map of wrinkles and lines, with a furrowed brow and a hint of a smile. Her dark hair is pulled back, revealing a prominent nose and deep-set eyes that seem to hold a world of experience. She wears a dark jacket with a high collar, which adds to the sense of formality and gravity. The artist's use of drypoint creates a sense of texture and depth, with the lines and shading working together to create a rich, nuanced image. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Corinth, Lovis.
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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