Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a pastel drawing by Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing, created in 1906 by Lovis Corinth, is executed in chalk and pastel on paper. It depicts a deceased pig in a straightforward, unromanticized manner.
Subject & Meaning
The work focuses on a dead pig, rendered in a way that emphasizes its physical weight and texture, drawing a parallel in corporeality with the human form. This approach reflects Corinth's tendency to treat butchered animals as subjects for still-life compositions, highlighting the unvarnished aspects of life.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rough, smudgy lines and muted colors (predominantly pinks, grays, and browns), the drawing showcases Corinth's use of quick, expressive strokes. The medium of chalk and pastel allows for rapid layering, contributing to the piece's intense, unpolished appearance.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Specific details about its creation context or previous ownership are not provided.
Context
Within Corinth's oeuvre, this work aligns with his thematic interest in depicting slaughtered animals in a still-life format, eschewing sentimental or idyllic representations.
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.
