Portrait of the Teacher Carl Bolhoevener by Lovis Corinth. A low-key oil portrait of a man with a mustache wearing a dark suit against a shadowy, textured background.

Portrait of the Teacher Carl Bolhoevener

Lovis Corinth

1893 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking late 19th-century portrait featuring a pensive subject emerges from a deep, atmospheric backdrop.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

This 1893 oil portrait by Lovis Corinth captures Carl Bolhoevener with a soulful intensity characteristic of the German artist's psychological depth. The moody, dark palette and expressive brushwork create a sophisticated, timeless piece that anchors any space with scholarly gravity.