East Prussian Couple 1916

Editor: This is Lovis Corinth's "East Prussian Couple." The scratchy lines make it seem unfinished, yet the subjects are so formally dressed. What do you see in this piece, considering Corinth's process? Curator: The etching technique itself becomes crucial here. The acid biting into the metal plate, a sort of industrial process, contrasts with the intimate portrayal of the couple. How does that tension speak to the social status Corinth assigns them through material means? Editor: I never thought about the etching process reflecting social commentary. Thank you! Curator: The means of production can speak volumes.