In the Slaughter House 1893

"In the Slaughter House" (1893) by Lovis Corinth depicts a scene of raw, visceral realism. Set within a slaughterhouse, the painting portrays a group of butchers working on a freshly slaughtered animal, the carcass hanging overhead. The scene is bathed in a warm, almost oppressive light, highlighting the blood and gore of the process. Corinth's bold brushstrokes and use of vivid colors create a sense of immediacy and immediacy and tension, capturing the brutal realities of the working-class world. This is a powerful example of the artist's penchant for depicting the darker side of life, drawing the viewer into a world of labor and its harsh realities.