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Frauenräuber (Rape)
Frauenräuber (Rape) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: [undeciphered]; lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth
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Overview
Frauenräuber (Rape), a 1920 drypoint print in black by Lovis Corinth, presents a dramatic and intense depiction of a chaotic scene, characterized by stark contrasts and expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The print's title, translating to 'Rape', underscores its violent and emotionally charged subject matter, conveyed through overlapping, twisting figures that evoke a sense of struggle and turmoil.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed strong, expressive drypoint lines and shading techniques, akin to sfumato, to create depth and intensify the dramatic atmosphere of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1920, Frauenräuber reflects Corinth's post-stroke (1911) stylistic evolution, blending impressionist and expressionist elements, a development influenced by his earlier training in Paris and Munich, and his leadership in the Berlin Secession.
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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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