Canoeing 1919

"Canoeing," a 1919 lithograph by German artist Max Liebermann, depicts a couple in a canoe, the man rowing and the woman seated beside him. The image is rendered in a loose and expressive style, characteristic of Liebermann's later works. The artist's mastery of light and shadow is evident in the way he captures the interplay of sunlight on the water and the figures. "Canoeing" is a fine example of Liebermann's fascination with everyday life and his ability to infuse simple scenes with a sense of immediacy and emotion.