The image depicts a rural scene with a structure that could be a barn or house. The perspective leads to the building located in the upper third of the composition. A line suggests the horizon, sloping away from the building. The painting shows dynamic brushstrokes indicating foliage, possibly trees, on the right side. The style is impressionistic with an emphasis on spontaneity over detail. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black on off-white paper. In the distance, there is a minimalistic representation of a roof and open land, enhancing the rural atmosphere.
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The image depicts a rural scene with a structure that could be a barn or house. The perspective leads to the building located in the upper third of the composition. A line suggests the horizon, sloping away from the building. The painting shows dynamic brushstrokes indicating foliage, possibly trees, on the right side. The style is impressionistic with an emphasis on spontaneity over detail. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black on off-white paper. In the distance, there is a minimalistic representation of a roof and open land, enhancing the rural atmosphere.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Am see (On a Lake)

Lovis Corinth

Date
1917
Medium
drypoint in black on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 9.6 x 12 cm (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.) sheet: 18 x 22.6 cm (7 1/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2000.105.2
Credit line
Gift of Dr. Toni G. Marcy
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Landscape
  • drypoint
  • Lake
  • Building
  • Writing
Provenance

Sigbert Marzynski (Marcy); Dr. Toni G. Marcy, Los Angeles, California; acquired 2000 by the National Gallery of Art

Inscription

lower left in graphite: [undeciphered]; lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth

NGA object ID 117159. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.