Portrait of the Sculptor Nikolaus Friedrich by Lovis Corinth. An expressive oil painting of a man with a pipe working in an artist's studio, surrounded by plaster sculptures.

Portrait of the Sculptor Nikolaus Friedrich

Lovis Corinth

1912 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An expressive, painterly portrait of a sculptor in his studio, capturing the intensity of the creative process.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1912, this dynamic portrait by Lovis Corinth depicts his friend, the sculptor Nikolaus Friedrich. The work exemplifies Corinth’s mature style, characterized by vigorous, tactile brushwork and a dramatic play of light that brings the cluttered, scholarly atmosphere of the artist's studio to life.

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