Lovis corinth blinded samson
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The Blinded Samson is a painting by Lovis Corinth. It represents a dramatic image of the biblical character: he rushes forward towards the viewer, after having been betrayed by his love and attacked by his enemies.
Lovis corinth blinded samson
The painting strikes with its impetuosity, depicting a character in all his strength and horror. Samson’s powerful arms, blood-streaked face, and mouth twisted with pain may be the painter’s reaction to his own fear and agony. Corinth created this piece a year after suffering from a stroke that threatened his life.
About the author
Born in 1858, Lovis Corinth was a German artist, painter, and printmaker.
His work was mainly classified as a synthesis of expressionism and impressionism. He died in 1925 leaving behind a vast oeuvre that includes biblical scenes, nudes, self-portraits, and landscapes.
He studied in Paris and Munich and later joined the Berlin Secession group.
Corinth became the president of this group eventually, succeeding the painter, Max Liebermann.
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