“In Bordighera”
Impressionism meets Expressionism.
“In Bordighera” is an oil on canvas painting by the German Expressionist artist, Lovis Corinth, from 1912. The woman depicted in this painting is Corinth’s own wife, Charlotte Berend-Corinth, who was his greatest muse. Charlotte is seen resting against the balcony, using a parasol to shield herself from the Mediterranean sun.
In December of 1911, Corinth suffered from a stroke which left his left side partially paralyzed. Corinth painted this piece the following year when he was on an extended health retreat on the coast of Italy with his family. With the help of his wife, he worked to be able to paint again.
Interestingly, Corinth originally was against the Expressionist art movement that he is most remembered for. It was only after he suffered his stroke that he started to paint in this manner, using looser brush strokes and brighter colors.
“In Bordighera” is currently on display at the Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany.
For more on Lovis Corinth, please visit his short biography here.
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