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Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth

1858 - 1925

Quick Facts

  • Lifespan: 67 years
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Works on APS: 37
  • Also known as:
    • Corinth, Lovis
    • Louis Corinth
    • Lovis Korint
    • Corinth Lovis
    • Corinth
  • Top 3 works: Selfportrait with skeleton
  • Born: 1858, Tepelero, Germany

early life and education

franz heinrich louis corinth, a german artist and writer, was born on july 21, 1858, in tappergart, prussia. corinth's early work was naturalistic in approach, reflecting his studies in paris and munich. he later joined the berlin secession group, succeeding max liebermann as the group's president.

artistic style and evolution

corinth's mature work realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism. after a stroke in 1911, his style loosened, taking on many expressionistic qualities. his use of color became more vibrant, and he created portraits and landscapes of extraordinary vitality and power.
  • his subject matter included nudes, biblical scenes, and portraits, such as lovis corinth: female semi-nude with hat (283 x 383 cm, kunstpalast, düsseldorf, germany).
  • corinth's work can be found in various museums, including the kunstsalon franke schenk (munich, germany), which showcases his oil paintings on canvas and copper.
  • the museum collection hugo fischer (bühl, germany) also features corinth's work, highlighting his contribution to the evolution of german and european painting.

legacy and influence

corinth's unique blend of impressionism and expressionism has influenced generations of artists. his work can be seen in various exhibitions, including those at the stadtische kunstsammlungen darmstadt (darmstadt, germany), which features an impressive collection of artworks from romanticism to contemporary art. key works: * lovis corinth: female semi-nude with hat (kunstpalast, düsseldorf, germany) * corinth's landscapes and portraits, showcasing his use of vibrant colors and extraordinary vitality

related artists and movements:

* max liebermann (1847-1935), a german painter and printmaker, and one of the leading proponents of impressionism in germany. * expressionism, an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in germany and austria.

Questions & Answers

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Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

Where is Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth from?

Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth was born in Germany.

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Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.