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Verschiedene Köpfe und Selbstbildnis (Assorted Heads and Self-Portrait)
Verschiedene Köpfe und Selbstbildnis (Assorted Heads and Self-Portrait) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: Schw. 220
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Overview
Verschiedene Köpfe und Selbstbildnis (Assorted Heads and Self-Portrait) is a 1915 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, a German artist known for his work in painting and printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a collection of five faces, including a child and adults with varying expressions, drawn in a loose and expressive manner. The inclusion of a self-portrait among the assorted heads suggests a personal and introspective element to the work.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed drypoint in black on laid paper to create the print, resulting in a raw, unfinished texture. The technique allowed for loose, scratchy lines that convey a sense of spontaneity and expressive freedom, characteristic of Corinth's post-1911 style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1915, the print reflects Corinth's evolving artistic approach following a stroke in 1911, which led to a shift towards looser, more vibrant techniques.
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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.
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