Theseus and Ariadne
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two figures tangled together—one standing, one kneeling. The lines are loose and quick, like hurried strokes. The standing figure has one arm raised, while the other wraps around the smaller figure below, who looks up with a surprised face. The drawing feels rough, almost like a fast study rather than a finished work. The artist focused on movement and emotion over smooth details. Next, check out Lovis Corinth to see how his style changed over time.
