Strasse in Königsberg (Street in Königsberg)
1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This lithograph shows a quiet street in Königsberg. Cobblestones curve around a few buildings. A lone tree stands bare in winter light. The whole scene feels flat, like a snapshot. What’s odd is how Corinth used ink. He didn’t draw lines—he dragged a greasy crayon across stone, then pressed paper to it. The marks look rough, almost clumsy, but they hold surprising depth. Try this next: Corinth, Lovis.
