Artwork
Walchensee, Berge in Wolken
Walchensee, Berge in Wolken is an oil painting by the German Expressionist artist Lovis Corinth. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.
About this work
Overview
Walchensee, Berge in Wolken is a 1925 oil painting by Lovis Corinth, currently part of the Städel Museum's collection. The work is a landscape dominated by a predominantly blue palette.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene natural scene featuring a body of water, likely a lake or river, with trees and foliage prominently placed in the foreground.
Technique & Style
Characterized by visible, textured brushstrokes, the piece exudes a dynamic energy. Corinth's expressive brushwork and muted color scheme, emphasizing blues and greens, are consistent with his identifiable style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1925, the painting is now held in the collection of the Städel Museum, where it remains accessible to the public.
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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.
