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Krankenschwester (Nurse)
Krankenschwester (Nurse) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: Schw. 199
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Overview
Krankenschwester (Nurse) is a 1914 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, a German artist known for his work in painting and printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nurse in profile, with her head turned away, wearing a simple short-sleeved dress. The subject is rendered in a straightforward manner, with an emphasis on capturing the figure's essence.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed drypoint technique to create the print, scratching into the plate to produce sharp, dark lines. The resulting image is characterized by loose, expressive lines, reflecting Corinth's shift towards more expressive forms in his later work.
History & Provenance
Corinth created Krankenschwester in 1914, a period when his style was evolving towards expressionism, particularly after a stroke in 1911 that impacted his artistic approach.
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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.
