Artwork
Selbstbildnis—Kopf (Self-Portrait—Head)
Selbstbildnis—Kopf (Self-Portrait—Head) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Selbstbildnis—Kopf (Self-Portrait—Head) is a 1916 drypoint print on laid paper by Lovis Corinth, a German artist known for blending impressionism and expressionism. The work reflects Corinth's post-1911 stylistic shift towards looser, more expressive techniques following a stroke.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Corinth's own head in profile, with facial features including a hint of a mustache and prominent cheekbones. The subject's gaze is slightly directed towards the viewer.
Technique & Style
Executed in drypoint, the piece features quick, scratchy lines and uneven textures, imparting a sense of urgency and roughness. The hair is suggested through dense, expressive ink strokes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1916, the work exemplifies Corinth's adoption of more expressive techniques after his 1911 stroke, which marked a turning point in his artistic approach.
Context
Selbstbildnis—Kopf aligns with Corinth's broader focus on human subjects across both painting and printmaking, highlighting his interest in capturing the human form through various mediums.
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Artist
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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