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Untitled, by Lovis Corinth, ink, 1924

Untitled

Lovis Corinth

1924

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1924 ink by Lovis Corinth, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Lovis Corinth
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows two heads facing each other, drawn in quick, scratchy lines. The faces are simple but full of character, with rough hair and strong shadows. One head tilts slightly, while the other gazes forward. The paper has a textured look, and the artist signed it in the corner. The lines are loose and energetic, almost like scribbles. The shading is uneven, giving the faces a sketchy, unfinished feel. This style makes the drawing feel alive and spontaneous. Look up *drypoint* next to see how this technique works.

About the artist

Portrait of Lovis Corinth
Artist

Lovis Corinth

Lovis Corinth was a German artist and writer whose mature work as a painter and printmaker realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism.

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