Selbstbildnis (Kopf)
1916
Lovis Corinth scratches his own visage into existence here with a frantic, nervous energy that defines his later Expressionist period. Created in 1916, this self-portrait reflects the artist's physical struggle; a severe stroke in 1911 had partially paralyzed him, forcing him to relearn his craft with his left hand. The result is a raw, vibrating intensity where rough, scratchy lines capture a face that looks both weary and piercingly alert. His signature scrawls boldly at the bottom, anchoring this intimate psychological study.
- Technique
- drypoint
- Material
- paper
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