Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Lovis Corinth's Untitled is a 1915 lithograph held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene of two figures in a fierce struggle, with one person on the ground and the other standing above, their bodies twisted and arms raised. The rough, dark lines convey raw movement and energy.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features a grainy texture, similar to pencil on newsprint, and was signed by the artist. The rough, expressive lines suggest a sense of urgency, as if the scene was drawn quickly to capture the action.
Artist & collection
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.
