Seated Young Woman (recto)
1889
Lovis Corinth captured this young woman in a moment of quiet contemplation, her gaze drifting upward as if lost in thought. Dressed in a period gown with a dark, structured bodice and flowing light sleeves, she sits against a backdrop of energetic, diagonal shading that gives the sketch a sense of movement. Signed and dated 'Königsberg 1889' in the corner, this drawing comes from Corinth's early student days, long before he became a heavyweight of German Expressionism. It's a charming glimpse into the artist's formative years, showing his keen eye for capturing human emotion even in quick studies.
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