Artwork
Kniender Krieger in Abwehr I (Kneeling Warrior I)
Kniender Krieger in Abwehr I (Kneeling Warrior I) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Kniender Krieger in Abwehr I (Kneeling Warrior I) is a 1914 lithograph by Lovis Corinth, a German artist known for his work in painting and printmaking. The print is executed in black on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a nude, kneeling warrior in a defensive posture, with arms raised and mouth open. The dynamic pose conveys tension and energy, suggesting a moment of intense action or emotion.
Technique & Style
Corinth's style in this work reflects his synthesis of impressionist technique and expressive tendencies. The use of bold lines and expressive marks adds to the sense of energy and movement in the print.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914, the print is a product of Corinth's later period, following a stroke in 1911 that influenced his shift towards expressionism. Corinth was a prominent figure in the Berlin Secession, a group he later led.
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.
Male Academy
Weissagung (Prophecy)
Sitzender Männlicher Akt (Seated Male Nude)
Un Pouilleux (Flea Seeker)
Standing Man in Pensive Pose
Theseus and Ariadne
Study of Orpheus for "Classic and Romantic Art"
A Study
Etude (Le rameur)
Thomas Corinth
Liegender Weiblicher Akt I (Reclining Female Nude I)
Weiblicher Akt in Abwehr (Female Nude Defending Herself)