Kavaliere mit einer frau (Cavaliers with a Woman)

c. 1923

Lovis Corinth

Associated Names
Lovis Corinth

Artist, German, 1858 - 1925

This is a drawing of an abstract group of figures. The drawing consists of loosely sketched figures that appear to be interacting in a dynamic manner, with strong, expressive lines that convey motion and emotion. The use of shading and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth, while the rough and rugged lines give the drawing an energetic and spontaneous feel. The composition is somewhat chaotic, with overlapping forms and lines suggesting movement and engagement among the figures, contributing to an impression of expressive tension and drama.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on Van Gelder Zonen laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Toni G. Marcy

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.7 x 20.8 cm (10 1/8 x 8 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 40 x 29.2 cm (15 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.118.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Müller 1960, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sigbert Marzynski (Marcy); Dr. Toni G. Marcy, Los Angeles, California; acquired 1997 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth

Watermarks

Van Gelder Zonen

Wikidata ID

Q75407490

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