Fritz Gurlitt

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Gurlitt, Friedrich Louis Moritz Anton
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German, 1854 - 1893

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This is a drawing of a large dark figure bending over a small child. The image depicts a large, dark, humanoid figure with exaggerated features bending over a small, unclothed child, who is lying on the ground. Surrounding these figures are dynamic sketch-like drawings of additional figures and a sailing ship in the distance. The style is sketchy and expressive, marked by strong lines and a high contrast between light and dark areas.
Max Pechstein, Fritz Gurlitt, Das Findelkind (The Foundling), 1923, drypoint and etching in black on handmade paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Lasky Charitable Lead Trust, 2004), 2015.19.3282

Das Findelkind (The Foundling)

Max Pechstein, Fritz Gurlitt · 1923 · drypoint and etching in black on handmade paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3282

The image shows an individual's upper body and head facing forward but slightly turned to the viewer's left. The person has expressive facial features with strong lines for the eyes, nose, and mouth, along with dark wavy hair swept back from the forehead. They are wearing a high-collared garment with one hand raised to the chest area, and a large circular pendant or brooch. The background is plain, emphasizing the individual.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Des Künstlers Schwiegermutter (The Artist's Mother-in-Law), 1920, drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.20

Des Künstlers Schwiegermutter (The Artist's Mother-in-Law)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1920 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.20

The image shows a sketch of an individual from the upper torso up. The person is angled slightly with the face turned towards the viewer. The facial features include a mustache and deep-set eyes, with shadows accentuating the facial contours. The hair is covered by a wide-brimmed hat shaded dark with crosshatching. The individual is wearing a collared shirt visible beneath a coat. The background is plain, and the artwork is signed by the artist at the bottom.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait), 1920, drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.21

Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1920 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.21

The image features a sketchy etching of a person's upper body. The person is depicted as sitting with their head resting on their hand, facing slightly to the left. The individual has closed eyes, a prominent nose, short dark hair, and is wearing a jacket over a collared shirt. The background is plain, emphasizing the textured and shaded strokes of the etching.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Bildnis K.S. (Portrait of K.S.), 1920, drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.22

Bildnis K.S. (Portrait of K.S.)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1920 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.22

The image consists of swirling lines and dark smudges forming an abstract scene. The central figure appears to be bending forward, with surrounding rounded forms and squiggly lines. The background features broad strokes and layers, creating a dynamic composition.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Badeanstalt (The Bath House), 1920, lithograph in black on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.181

Badeanstalt (The Bath House)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1920 · lithograph in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.181

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Katzenstudie (Study of Cats), 1920, drypoint and open-bite etching on laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.24

Katzenstudie (Study of Cats)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1920 · drypoint and open-bite etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.24

The image features abstract sweeping and jagged lines that form indistinct shapes. Amidst the brushstrokes, the shapes vaguely resemble human-like forms interacting. Their elongated limbs and postures suggest movement. The swirling lines add texture, reminiscent of flowing fabrics or organic forms.
Lovis Corinth, unidentified, Fritz Gurlitt, The Fall of Man (Der Sündenfall), 1919, color woodcut with unique inking on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2010.129.1

The Fall of Man (Der Sündenfall)

Lovis Corinth, unidentified, Fritz Gurlitt · 1919 · color woodcut with unique inking on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.129.1

The image is an artistic sketch depicting a person playing the violin. The person is shown from the waist up, has short, dark hair, and their facial features are suggested rather than detailed. The clothing is loosely sketched, illustrating a jacket with a notched lapel. The figure is holding a violin with one hand and a bow with the other. The background is plain, focusing entirely on the figure.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Bildnis Andreas Weissgaerber (Portrait of Andreas Weissgaerber), 1919, drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.9

Bildnis Andreas Weissgaerber (Portrait of Andreas Weissgaerber)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1919 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.9

Bold black shapes and lines form two human-like figures engaged with a tall, twisting column at the center of the composition. The interaction of light and dark areas creates textured patterns. The curving lines and shapes evoke silhouettes of people dancing or gazing towards each other. The background is filled with expressive, radiating lines.
Lovis Corinth, unidentified, Fritz Gurlitt, The Fall of Man (Der Sündenfall), 1919, woodcut on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.269

The Fall of Man (Der Sündenfall)

Lovis Corinth, unidentified, Fritz Gurlitt · 1919 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1951.10.269

The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up. The person is standing and facing forward with their head slightly tilted down. They are engaged in drawing or writing on a pad or easel with a pencil or similar object in their hand. The person's facial features are partially obscured, showing a broad nose and closely trimmed or shaved head. They are wearing a suit with broad lapels. The background features abstract, linear drawings suggesting an interior setting with architectural elements or furnishings.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Selbstbildnis an der Staffelei (Self-Portrait with Easel), 1918, drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.210.91

Selbstbildnis an der Staffelei (Self-Portrait with Easel)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1918 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.210.91