Female Nude 1916

This is a drawing, made by Lovis Corinth, a female nude rendered in black ink. I love how the marks aren't trying to be perfect; they're more about feeling the weight and form of the body. It's like Corinth is thinking through his hand, letting the lines wander and find their way. Check out the density of lines around the torso, how they create this deep shadow, suggesting depth and volume. And then, look at the looser, more gestural marks outlining the limbs – it’s less about precision and more about capturing the essence of the pose. You can almost feel the softness of the flesh, the way it yields to gravity. This reminds me a bit of Käthe Kollwitz, another German artist who wasn't afraid to tackle the human figure with raw emotion and honesty. It’s like they're both part of this ongoing conversation about what it means to be human. Art isn’t about answers, but about opening up spaces for questions.