Lovis Corint (1858 - 1925)
1858-07-21Tapiau, Germany1925-07-17Zandvoort, The NetherlandsGermany, The Netherlands
Lovis Corint
Lovis Corinth was a German artist and writer whose mature work as a painter and printmaker realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism.
Corinth studied in Paris and Munich, joined the Berlin Secession group, later succeeding Max Liebermann as the group's president. His early work was naturalistic in approach. Corinth was initially antagonistic towards the expressionist movement, but after a stroke in 1911 his style loosened and took on many expressionistic qualities. His use of color became more vibrant, and he created portraits and landscapes of extraordinary vitality and power. Corinth's subject matter also included nudes and biblical scenes.
Date and place of birt: | 21 july 1858, Tapiau, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 17 july 1925, Zandvoort, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | Germany, The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Munich Secession |
Genre: | History painting, Nude art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Degenerate art, Expressionism, Impressionism |