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Pflegerin (Nurse)
Pflegerin (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 center in graphite: Lovis Corinth; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: Schw. 198
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Overview
Lovis Corinth's Pflegerin (Nurse) is a 1914 drypoint print on laid paper, showcasing the artist's expressive graphic style.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman, likely a nurse, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation or rest. The subject is rendered with loose, suggestive lines that convey a sense of movement and life.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed drypoint technique to create the print, using black ink on laid paper to achieve a textured, expressive effect. The loose, quick lines and sketchy areas, such as the subject's hair and dress, are characteristic of his mature graphic work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914, Pflegerin (Nurse) reflects Corinth's post-stroke style, which was influenced by expressionism and marked by a looser, more vibrant 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.
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