Landscape with Cows 1918

Curator: This is "Landscape with Cows" by Lovis Corinth, who lived from 1858 to 1925. Editor: There’s a restless energy in these lines; it’s almost vibrating with life despite being monochrome. Curator: Corinth was a part of the art world that was greatly affected by the World Wars. This piece, in particular, seems to reflect the nostalgia and loss during a time of upheaval. Editor: I see how the rapid lines build form but also contribute to that sense of transience, making me think about how quickly landscapes transform—and the cows as well. Curator: Yes! It's fascinating how an artist grapples with national identity amidst societal transformation. I wonder if his contemporaries viewed this simplicity as a deliberate act of resistance against the avant-garde. Editor: It does feel like a visual poem, full of feeling. A piece that benefits from slower looking.