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Verschiedene Tierstudien (Animal Studies)
Verschiedene Tierstudien (Animal Studies) is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1917 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 edge in graphite by unknown hand: 299; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: Schw. 299D
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Overview
Verschiedene Tierstudien (Animal Studies) is a 1917 drypoint print by Lovis Corinth, a German artist known for blending impressionist and expressionist styles. The work is part of a series of animal studies.
Subject & Meaning
The print features rapid, gestural sketches of various animals, including a pig, dog, cat, and bird, executed in loose, expressive lines that convey a sense of energy and movement.
Technique & Style
Created using drypoint, a technique that involves scratching a metal plate with a needle to produce bold, textured marks, the print showcases Corinth's ability to capture dynamic, spontaneous forms.
History & Provenance
Corinth's work was influenced by his experiences, including a stroke in 1911, after which his style became looser and more expressive. He produced this print during his later period, characterized by increased vibrancy.
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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.
