Schafböcke (Rams)
1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Schafböcke (Rams) is a 1912 ink by Lovis Corinth, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts two rams facing each other, their heads turned towards the viewer. The rams are rendered in bold, expressive lines, with a focus on capturing their dynamic movement and energy. The background is a muted, earthy tone, which serves to heighten the contrast with the dark, graphic forms of the rams. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used bold, gestural lines to convey the sense of movement and tension between the two animals. The rams appear to be locked in a fierce stare, their horns and bodies taut with energy. To learn more about the artist's use of lithography, look up Corinth, Lovis.
