Walchensee 1920

Lovis Corinth created "Walchensee" using oil paints, a traditional fine art medium known for its versatility and rich texture. Corinth's thick, expressive brushstrokes demonstrate a keen understanding of oil paint's physical properties. The impasto technique, where paint is applied thickly, adds a tactile dimension to the canvas, giving the landscape a palpable sense of depth and movement. The materiality of the oil paint is essential to the artwork's overall impact. Its inherent qualities of viscosity and opacity allow the artist to build layers of color and texture, capturing the atmospheric conditions of the Walchensee region with striking immediacy. This work pushes the boundaries of traditional landscape painting, suggesting a world in constant flux through bold, gestural marks. By emphasizing the materiality and process of painting, Corinth invites us to consider the physical act of creation alongside the representation of nature.