Kirchhof (Cemetery)

Corinth employs rapid, sketch‑like strokes, allowing portions of the image to remain loosely rendered while other elements, such as the fence and church outline, are more sharply defined. This juxtaposition of rough and precise lines reflects his post‑stroke shift toward looser, more expressive handling of form.

Created during Corinth’s later period, the lithograph follows his 1911 stroke, a turning point that prompted a move away from naturalistic detail toward a synthesis of impressionist lightness and expressionist vigor. The artist’s signature appears in small lettering at the lower right, confirming authorship.

By 1916, Corinth was integrating the graphic immediacy of printmaking with the emotional intensity of his paintings. The choice of lithography, a medium that captures spontaneous drawing, mirrors his broader artistic aim to fuse observation with personal response.