1912
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Obstgarten im Herbst (Fruit Garden in Autumn) is a 1912 ink by Lovis Corinth, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a bare garden in late autumn. Twisted trees fill the scene, their branches tangled and empty. A small wooden shed sits in the middle, with a few scattered leaves and a dog lying nearby. The lines are rough and scratchy, like the artist was in a hurry or working with a sharp tool. The whole thing feels a little messy but full of life. If you like this style, check out 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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