Joseph and Poliphar's Wife II Etching, created in the early 20th century. A print based on the biblical story of Joseph's temptation by Potiphar's wife. An expressive example of Lovis Corinth's masterful etching technique, distinguished by its dynamic linework and powerful emotional intensity.The etching Joseph and Poliphar’s Wife II by Lovis Corinth (1915) was printed in a very small edition. The total edition consisted of 45 impressions.According to some catalogue records, the edition was divided into two small groups:20 impressions on laid paper20 impressions on Japanese paperIn addition, a few proof impressions were produced.The work is listed in Karl Schwarz’s catalogue raisonné as Schwarz 217. It is a late graphic work by Corinth and is considered a rare print due to its limited number of authorized impressions.
About the Artist Lovis Corinth
Lovis Corinth (1858–1925) ranks among the most important German painters at the turn of the 20th century. His work bridges Impressionism and Expressionism in a powerful, sensuous style of painting with richly impastoed brushwork – in portraits, nudes, still lifes as well as mythological and religious scenes. Born in Tapiau, East Prussia, Corinth studied at the academies in Königsberg and Munich and at the Académie Julian in Paris. In 1901 he moved to Berlin, joined the Secession and later became its president. After a stroke in 1911 his painting gained expressive freedom; the late Walchensee landscapes and self-portraits are considered the pinnacle of his oeuvre. His works are represented in major museums worldwide.
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