Early Life and Education

Lovis Corinth, born Franz Heinrich Louis on July 21, 1858, in Tapiau, Prussia, was a German artist and writer whose mature work as a painter and printmaker realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism. Corinth's early life was marked by his talent for drawing, which led him to study painting at the academy of Königsberg in 1876.

Artistic Development

Corinth's artistic development was influenced by several key figures and movements:

• Lovis Corinth's early work was naturalistic in approach, encouraged by his instructor Otto Günther.
• He studied under Ludwig von Löfftz at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich, which emphasized careful observation of colors and values.
• Corinth was also influenced by Courbet and the Barbizon school, as well as the works of Rubens during his time in Antwerp.

Notable Works and Style

Some of Corinth's notable works include:

• In the Slaughter House (78 x 89 cm, Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Germany), showcasing his use of oil on canvas.
• Self-Portrait (47 x 53 cm, Kunsthalle Bremen, Germany), demonstrating his skill in drawing.
• Female Semi-Nude with Hat (283 x 383 cm, Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf, Germany), highlighting his use of pencil.

Legacy and Later Life

Corinth's later life was marked by his presidency of the Berlin Secession from 1915-1925. He also published numerous essays on art history, including "Das Erlenen der Malerei" ("On Learning to Paint") in 1908. Corinth passed away on July 17, 1925, after a stroke in 1911 had partially paralyzed him. Key Links: * View Lovis Corinth's Artist Page on WahooArt * Read more about Lovis Corinth on Wikipedia * View "In the Slaughter House" by Lovis Corinth on WahooArt