Die Achtzigjährige by Lovis Corinth. A portrait of an elderly woman in dark clothing and a black headscarf, with heavily textured, expressive brushwork on her face and folded hands.

Die Achtzigjährige

Lovis Corinth

1905 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking and empathetic portrait of an elderly woman, rendered with Lovis Corinth's characteristic expressive brushwork and deep tonal contrast.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1905, this masterwork by German artist Lovis Corinth captures the dignity and weight of age. The eighty-year-old subject is depicted in somber black attire, her face and hands illuminated by a soft light that highlights the profound character and lived experience etched into her features through thick, confident oil strokes.