Artwork
Flieder und Amaryllis
Flieder und Amaryllis is an oil painting by the German Expressionist artist Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Flieder und Amaryllis is an oil painting by Lovis Corinth, executed in 1924. The work is a still life featuring a floral arrangement, specifically Amaryllis and Syringa (Lilac) flowers, set in a white vase.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a bouquet of contrasting white and red flowers, emphasizing the natural beauty of the botanical subjects within a domestic, contained setting.
Technique & Style
Corinth employed expressive, varied brushstrokes, with bold, vibrant colors in the foreground (notably in the flowers and vase) juxtaposed against a softer, more muted background of yellow, brown, and white tones.
History & Provenance
Created in 1924, the painting is part of the collection at the Kunsthaus Zürich, Switzerland.
Context
As a still life from 1924, it reflects Corinth's continued exploration of traditional genres alongside his modernist inclinations, characteristic of his later work.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of this piece are not highlighted, it contributes to the broader understanding of Corinth's oeuvre, particularly his approach to still life and floral themes in the early 20th century.
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.
