Artwork
Mädchen mit Stier
Mädchen mit Stier is an oil painting by the German Expressionist artist Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
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Overview
Mädchen mit Stier is a 1902 oil painting by Lovis Corinth, held at the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Charlotte Berend-Corinth standing in a lush green field with a black and white cow, evoking simplicity and harmony with nature. The woman, dressed in dark attire and a wide-brimmed hat, holds a rope attached to the cow's halter.
Technique & Style
Visible brushstrokes and muted colors give the painting a soft quality. Contrast between dark clothing and lighter tones creates balance, while chiaroscuro adds depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman and cow.
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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.
