The Lovis Corinth Family and Ludwig Kraft

Charlotte Berend-Corinth

Created:
Movement:
1910
Expressionism
key Notes:
Intimate family portrait, Expressionist style.
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Dimensions:
36 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (92.1 x 71.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"The Lovis Corinth Family and Ludwig Kraft," painted by Charlotte Berend-Corinth in 1910, depicts the artist's family alongside her husband, the prominent painter Lovis Corinth, and their friend, the painter Ludwig Kraft. This work reflects the intimate domestic sphere and the interconnectedness of personal and artistic relationships within the context of early 20th-century German art, highlighting Berend-Corinth's role as both an artist and a participant in the cultural milieu of her time.

Description of the work:

"The Lovis Corinth Family and Ludwig Kraft" by Charlotte Berend-Corinth features a composition that captures the artist's family in an intimate domestic setting, characterized by a warm color palette and expressive brushwork. The figures are arranged in a relaxed manner, with a notable emphasis on the interplay of light and shadow, which enhances the emotional resonance of the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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The Lovis Corinth Family and Ludwig Kraft