Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait)
1920
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1920
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) is a 1920 ink by Lovis Corinth, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man’s face and shoulders from the side, drawn in quick, scratchy lines. His hat sits low over his forehead, and one hand rests near his chest. The paper has a textured look, like the lines were carved into it. The artist used a technique where ink is scratched into a metal plate to create the image. This leaves a rough, almost sketchy feel. Look up Corinth, Lovis to see more of his work.
