Moutons paissant
1916
Lovis Corinth captured the restless energy of a flock of sheep in this 1916 print, created during the turmoil of World War I. Embracing the Expressionist movement, he used scratchy, frantic lines to make the animals look like they're vibrating with life rather than just peacefully grazing. The dark, hatched background of trees and sky contrasts sharply with the lighter, swirling forms of the flock. His pencil signature scrawled at the bottom adds a personal touch to this intimate scene, showing how a master artist can convey massive energy in a small space.
- Technique
- etching
- Material
- paper
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