Der Tell-schuss (Tell's Shot)

1925

Lovis Corinth

Associated Names
Lovis Corinth

Artist, German, 1858 - 1925

Karl Nierendorf

Publisher, German, 1889 - 1947

This is a painting featuring several figures, one of whom is holding a staff. The figures are loosely detailed and appear to be interacting. The setting is outdoors, with blurred trees or foliage in the background, creating a sense of an open-air gathering. The figures are depicted in a way that suggests movement. The color palette is vibrant yet subdued, adding dynamism to the image. The style resembles that of Pierre Bonnard, known for his use of color and fluid forms.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Beverly and Christopher With, Washington, D.C.; acquired 2013 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1960

  • Müller, Heinrich. Die späte Graphik von Lovis Corinth. Hamburg, Germany: Lichtwarkstiftung, 1960, no. 782.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 134/200; lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth; upper right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 60.37.16

Wikidata ID

Q77005872

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