Who painted Porträt Prof. Dr. Eduard Meyer als Dekan?

Porträt Prof. Dr. Eduard Meyer als Dekan was painted by Lovis Corinth in 1911.

Where can I see Porträt Prof. Dr. Eduard Meyer als Dekan?

Porträt Prof. Dr. Eduard Meyer als Dekan is held by Hamburger Kunsthalle.

What movement is Porträt Prof. Dr. Eduard Meyer als Dekan?

Porträt Prof. Dr. Eduard Meyer als Dekan is associated with German Expressionism.

Artwork

Porträt Prof. Dr. Eduard Meyer als Dekan

Lovis Corinth , 1911

Porträt Prof. Dr. Eduard Meyer als Dekan is an oil painting by the German Expressionist artist Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

About this work

Overview

This 1911 oil painting by Lovis Corinth is a portrait of Eduard Meyer. It is currently held at the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Meyer, dressed in a dark blue robe, holding a book and lost in thought. The setting, with a window view of bare trees, contributes to a contemplative atmosphere, emphasizing Meyer's introspective nature.

Technique & Style

Corinth's expressive use of color and light creates depth in the scene, drawing attention to Meyer's face. The artist's characteristic style is evident in the way light and color are used to capture the subject's mood.

Portrait of Dr Edward Meyer (1855-1930), German historian, Lovis Corinth

Artist & collection

Artist

Lovis Corinth

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.