Portraits and the objects beside the sitter

Self-Portrait with Skeleton places the artist in front of a window beside the upright skeleton. The contrast between the living face, the clothing and the exposed bones gives the portrait more than one point of attention. Other portraits and figure subjects change the setting while retaining a close interest in the body and its pose.

Bouquets and the painted surface

Roses, Tulips and Lilacs gathers flowers above a reflective vase, with light marks catching the petals against a darker background. The arrangement allows the individual blooms to merge into larger patches of colour. Browse floral art for further bouquets and still-life prints for other arrangements of objects.

Walchensee and the changing landscape

Walchensee in Winter looks across snowy ground towards pale water and mountain slopes, with a bare tree marking the near edge. Other outdoor works include spring landscapes and views around the lake. They offer a broader setting for Corinth’s energetic handling of colour and light.

Related artists and collections

Compare the portraits and figures of Max Beckmann and Egon Schiele, or the expressive landscapes of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The wider Expressionist collection and landscape art extend these comparisons.

Read more in our guide to Lovis Corinth.