1877
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sheet of Sketches is a 1877 graphite by Lovis Corinth, a Impressionism work, depicting Gouda Clay Pipe, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a sheet of paper with several quick figure drawings in pencil. The sketches show people in simple poses, some standing, others sitting, drawn with loose, light lines. The artist made these during his early training, when he was learning to capture the human body fast. He didn’t aim for perfect detail—instead, he focused on posture and movement. These rough studies helped him build skill for later, more finished works. Notice how some figures fade or overlap, showing how ideas were tried and dropped. If you’re curious about how artists train their hands and eyes, check out more student drawings at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. (119 words)
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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