Lovis Corinth | 🎨 🖼️ Masterpieces of German Impressionism | Classical Art

Lovis Corinth (1858–1925) was a prominent German Impressionist and Expressionist painter, recognized for his prolific and diverse body of work that spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on July 21, 1858, in Tapiau, East Prussia (now Gvardeysk, Russia), as Franz Heinrich Louis, he later adopted the name Lovis Corinth. Corinth initially studied at the Königsberg Academy, and his artistic talent soon drew attention. He continued his education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, where he was exposed to the influential Munich School, impacting his early artistic style. Corinth’s early works reflected the influences of academic realism, but he soon transitioned to embrace Impressionism. During the 1890s, Corinth gained recognition for his vibrant and atmospheric landscapes, often depicting the countryside and coastal scenes. His mastery of light and color showcased his evolution as an artist influenced by the French Impressionist movement. Corinth’s style continued to ev