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Der Kuss (The Kiss)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image is an artistic etching showing an abstract representation of a person with a full torso. The individual's head is tilted back and turned slightly to the side, with one hand raised to their forehead. The detail is focused on the torso and arms, with facial features being indistinct. The person's hair appears dark and loosely rendered. The figure is nude, and there are no visible accessories or objects. The background consists of dark, textured shading that contrasts with the light-colored paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1921
Medium
drypoint in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3290 × 4829 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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