Who painted Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat)?

Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat) was painted by Lovis Corinth in 1913.

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Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Artwork

Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat)

Lovis Corinth , 1913

Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth

About this work

Overview

Selbstbildnis im Strohhut (Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat) is a 1913 drypoint print in black by German artist Lovis Corinth, capturing the artist's self-portrait in a characteristic straw hat.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Corinth himself, emphasizing his persona through a wide-brimmed straw hat, tilted to the side, accompanied by a distinctive mustache and serious facial expression.

Technique & Style

Executed in quick, rough drypoint lines, the piece showcases Corinth's post-1911 style shift towards looser, expressive techniques, with emphasis on texture and shading in monochrome.

History & Provenance

Created in 1913, following Corinth's stroke in 1911, which marked a turning point in his artistic approach. The artist's signature is present in the corner of the uneven-edged paper.

Context

Part of Corinth's body of work after his involvement with the Berlin Secession, reflecting his transition from naturalism to a more expressive, near-expressionistic aesthetic.

Legacy

This self-portrait exemplifies Corinth's exploration of line and shading, characteristic of his later period, influencing the perception of his artistic evolution.

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Artist

Lovis Corinth

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.