Study of a Nude Man Falling Backwards c. 1894

Lovis Corinth's "Study of a Nude Man Falling Backwards" is a powerful and expressive drawing that showcases the artist's interest in the human form. Created in 1894, the piece captures a moment of intense physicality and emotional vulnerability, as a nude man falls backwards, his arms reaching out in a gesture of both defiance and resignation. The charcoal lines depict the subject's body with meticulous detail, emphasizing the contorted posture and the strained muscles. The figure's facial expression is one of anguish and pain, adding a psychological dimension to the study. Corinth's drawing serves as a testament to the artist's mastery of the human figure and his ability to convey raw emotion through a single, powerful image.