{"product_id":"faun-nymph-and-swineherd-lovis-corinth","title":"Faun, Nymph and Swineherd - Lovis Corinth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic etching by Lovis Corinth, depicting a mythological encounter between a faun, a nymph, and a swineherd with expressive, gestural lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Lovis Corinth captures a mythological scene rendered with the artist's characteristic gestural energy. Corinth, a central figure in the transition from academic painting to German Expressionism, frequently returned to classical themes throughout his career. In this composition, the figures of a faun and a nymph are depicted in a dynamic, almost frantic interaction, while a swineherd plays a pipe nearby. The scene is populated by a group of swine, grounding the mythological subjects in a rustic, pastoral setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print displays the raw, immediate quality of Corinth's later graphic work. His line quality is calligraphic and spontaneous, prioritising the expression of movement over anatomical precision. The etching process allows for a scratchy, nervous energy that defines the forms of the figures and the surrounding terrain. The sun, depicted as a simple circle with rays, adds a stark, graphic element to the upper portion of the composition. Corinth often utilised such prints to explore psychological states and the primal nature of his subjects, moving away from the polished finish of his earlier academic training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Corinth was prolific, producing hundreds of etchings and lithographs that reveal his ability to adapt his painterly style to the demands of the copper plate. This work is typical of his post-war output, where his style became increasingly loose and subjective. The presence of the artist's signature and annotations in the lower margin provides a direct connection to his studio practice. This piece offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with the intersection of human desire and the natural world, presented through a lens of expressive, unrefined mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lovis Corinth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58641336271183,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58641340465487,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58641340498255,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58641340531023,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58641340563791,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58641340596559,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58641340629327,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58641340662095,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58641340694863,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58641340727631,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58641340760399,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58641340793167,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Faun-Nymph-and-Swineherd_Poster_CompositorV1_1788316006140.jpg?v=1788316231","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/faun-nymph-and-swineherd-lovis-corinth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}