Paar (Figurenstudie)
Lovis Corinth captures a rugged couple in this energetic sketch, titled 'Paar (Figurenstudie)'. The large, bearded man on the left looks like a sturdy character from a folk tale, drawn with swift, scratchy lines that seem to vibrate with movement. The stamp in the corner, 'Atelier-Lovis Corinth,' marks this as a studio study, likely a warm-up for a larger masterpiece. Corinth was a bridge between Impressionism and Expressionism, and even in this simple drawing, his style is aggressive and full of life—he didn't just draw lines, he wrestled with the paper!