Lovis Corinth

Lovis Corinth was a German painter and printmaker born on July 21, 1858, in Tapiau, East Prussia. He is recognized as a pivotal figure in the Expressionist movement, known for his dynamic brushwork and vibrant use of color. Corinth's early education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and later in Paris under the tutelage of William-Adolphe Bouguereau significantly shaped his artistic development. In 1911, he suffered a stroke that temporarily impaired his ability to paint, but he remarkably adapted his style to accommodate his physical limitations, resulting in some of his most expressive works. Corinth's oeuvre includes portraits, landscapes, and historical scenes, and he played a crucial role in bridging the gap between Impressionism and Expressionism in Germany. He passed away on July 17, 1925, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, leaving behind a legacy that influenced subsequent generations of artists.