The Wrestler (with Red Nose)
1921
Lovis Corinth’s 1921 work 'Der Ringer (mit roter Nase)' presents a startling figure where brute strength meets caricature. The torso is sketched with vigorous, scratchy lines that define powerful muscles, but the head is the real showstopper—colored in frantic reds and oranges with a bulbous, clown-like nose and a gaping mouth. Created during his late Expressionist phase, this piece reflects the raw energy Corinth developed after suffering a stroke that permanently altered his motor skills and artistic style. The 'red nose' adds a layer of grotesque humor to what would otherwise be a standard study of a wrestler.
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