Lovis Corinth was a famous German painter and printmaker associated with the Impressionism and Expressionism art movements. He is best known for his expressive landscapes, portraits, and nudes. Famous Lovis Corinth artworks include “Reclining Nude”, “The Blinded Samson”, “Self-Portrait with Skeleton”, “Ecce Homo”, “Portrait of Eleonore von Wilke, Countess Finkh”, “Der Walchensee”, “Bacchanale”, “The Violinist”, “Black Othello”, and “The Weapons of Mars”.
Mini biography: Born Franz Heinrich Louis on the 21st of July, 1858 in Tapiau, Kingdom of Prussia, German Confederation. His father Franz Heinrich Corinth was a tanner. Corinth married Charlotte Berend in 1903 and they had two children: Thomas and Wilhelmine Corinth. The artist died on the 17th of July, 1925 in Zandvoort, Netherlands at the age of 66.
List of Famous Lovis Corinth Art Quotes
Diseases, a paralysis of the left side, a monstrous right hand tremor strengthened by the efforts by the (engraving) needle and caused by previous excesses with alcohol, prevent me from doing any calligraphic craftsmanship. A constant effort to achieve my goal – I’ve never reached the degree hoped – has exacerbated my life, and every job has ended with the depression of having to go on with this life. Lovis Corinth
My conscious motivation was to bring German art up to the highest level. I saw what the French artists could do since some time, we could do much more. I spoke in front of our youth, I can say with success. Lovis Corinth
The stronger the individuality of an artist, the more he is exposed by the public to misunderstandings. Lovis Corinth
A burning ambition has always tortured me. Not a day passes when I would not damn my life and I would like to finish it. Lovis Corinth
I can say, from my childhood – tormented by the most severe melancholy. There is no day in which I have not thought it would be best to separate myself from this life. Only one thing made the difference: I have not ever done it. I was afraid of owing to repent it. For this reason I avoided the possession of any weapon, revolver, or dagger. Lovis Corinth
Why do I continue to work? Everything is garbage. This horrible inertia in continuing to work makes me sick. I am 67 years old, this summer I will get close to 68. What needs to flourish again? Lovis Corinth
Lovis Corinth Self Portrait Painting
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