Lovis Corinth

Lovis Corinth, a German artist, masterfully blended Impressionism and Expressionism, creating vibrant portraits and landscapes even after a debilitating stroke.

ABOUT

Born Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth in 1858 in Tapiau, Prussia, Lovis Corinth began his artistic journey aiming to be a history painter. He studied in Königsberg, Munich, and Paris, refining his skills at academies and through exposure to masters like Rubens. Initially, his work leaned towards naturalism, encouraged by teachers who emphasized careful observation of color and value. He adopted the name "Lovis Corinth" in 1888. Corinth moved to Berlin in 1900, a pivotal moment w…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Bewegungsstudien 1911 · Art Institute of Chicago Seated Female Nude 1914 · Art Institute of Chicago Theseus and Ariadne 1914 · Cleveland Museum of Art Self-Portrait with Hat and Coat 1915 · Cleveland Museum of Art Letter B 1916 · Cleveland Museum of Art Portrait of a Young Woman (Anneliese Halbe) 1918 · Cleveland Museum of Art

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Gustave CourbetRealism Wilhelm LeiblRealism Wilhelm TrübnerRealism