The image shows a monochromatic sketch of the upper half of a person, including their head and torso. The person is primarily forward-facing with their head slightly turned to one side in a gentle profile view. The sketch includes rough-textured features like eyes behind circular glasses, a prominent nose, and a closed mouth. Short, textured strokes depict the tousled hair, and the person wears a suit jacket with lapels and a hint of a shirt underneath. The figure is drawn in a loose, expressive style without intricate detailing, and there are no visible accessories or jewelry. The background is blank, emphasizing the focus on the sketched portrait.
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The image shows a monochromatic sketch of the upper half of a person, including their head and torso. The person is primarily forward-facing with their head slightly turned to one side in a gentle profile view. The sketch includes rough-textured features like eyes behind circular glasses, a prominent nose, and a closed mouth. Short, textured strokes depict the tousled hair, and the person wears a suit jacket with lapels and a hint of a shirt underneath. The figure is drawn in a loose, expressive style without intricate detailing, and there are no visible accessories or jewelry. The background is blank, emphasizing the focus on the sketched portrait.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arno Holz

Lovis Corinth

Date
1922
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 46.8 x 35.7 cm (18 7/16 x 14 1/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2000.105.1
Credit line
Gift of Dr. Toni G. Marcy
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • lithograph
  • Portrait
  • Man
Provenance

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

Inscription

lower right in graphite: Lovis Corinth

NGA object ID 117163. 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.