Tod bei Strucks (Death Visits the Strucks) Possibly 1921 - 1922

Lovis Corinth created this etching, "Death Visits the Strucks," during a period of significant social and artistic change in Germany. As the country modernized, artists like Corinth grappled with traditional values and modern anxieties, including the ever-present reality of mortality. Corinth, who experienced personal tragedy and health challenges, developed an approach that intertwined raw emotion with the stark realities of life. Here, the artist portrays himself face to face with death. The skeletal figure looming in the background creates a palpable sense of dread. The self-portrait invites contemplation on the artist's identity, his fears, and his position as a man confronting his own end. The heavy lines and sharp contrasts evoke emotional intensity, and the vulnerability of the figure suggests a confrontation with mortality. The image serves as a powerful statement about the artist's inner world.