Artwork
Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait)
Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper right in plate: Als ich krank / war / Febr. 1912; lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth; lower left in graphite by unknown hand: Heinr. Wetteroth, München Gedr. (printed); lower left in graphite by unknown hand: 50 Exe. Pl. vern.; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: Schw. 84
About this work
Overview
Lovis Corinth's Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) is a 1912 softground etching on wove paper, showcasing the artist's evolving style.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Corinth's face and hands, rendered in loose, expressive lines, capturing a moment of introspection.
Technique & Style
Characterized by scratchy lines and uneven marks, the etching reflects Corinth's shift towards expressionism following a 1911 stroke, which influenced his technique and use of color.
History & Provenance
Corinth, a key figure in the Berlin Secession, created this work during a transitional period in his career, marked by a move away from naturalism.
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Artist & collection
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.
