Lovis Corinth

German painter (1858–1925)
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Lovis Corinth
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Lovis Corinth

Summary

Lovis Corinth is a human[1]. He was born in Gvardeysk[2]. He was born on July 21, 1858[3]. He passed away in Zandvoort[4]. He died on July 17, 1925[5]. He worked as a painter[6], university teacher[7], draftsperson[8], lithographer[9], and illustrator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gvardeysk[2], Lovis Corinth…
  • Lovis Corinth passed away in Zandvoort[4].
  • Lovis Corinth was born on July 21, 1858[3].
  • Lovis Corinth died on July 17, 1925[5].
  • Burial took place at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[12].
  • Lovis Corinth's father was Franz Heinrich Corinth[13].
  • Lovis Corinth was married to Charlotte Berend-Corinth[14].
  • A child of Lovis Corinth was Wilhelmine Corinth[15].
  • A child of Lovis Corinth was Thomas Corinth[16].
  • Lovis Corinth held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Lovis Corinth held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Lovis Corinth's professions included painter[6].
  • Lovis Corinth worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Lovis Corinth worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Lovis Corinth worked as a lithographer[9].
  • Lovis Corinth worked as an illustrator[10].
  • Lovis Corinth's professions included printmaker[19].
  • Lovis Corinth was employed by Berlin University of the Arts[20].
  • Lovis Corinth's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[21].
  • Lovis Corinth's education included a stint at Académie Julian[22].
  • Lovis Corinth was educated at Kneiphof Gymnasium[23].
  • Lovis Corinth was educated at Art Academy Königsberg[24].
  • A notable student of Lovis Corinth was David Friedmann[25].
  • A notable student of Lovis Corinth was Sigfride Bille[26].
  • A notable student of Lovis Corinth was Franz Mohr[27].

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Origins and Family

Lovis Corinth's place of birth was Gvardeysk[2]. He was born on July 21, 1858[3]. His father was Franz Heinrich Corinth[13].

Education

Educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[21], an academy of fine arts[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1808[30], headquartered in Munich[31]; Académie Julian[22], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1867[34]; Kneiphof Gymnasium[23], a school[35], in Kingdom of Prussia[36], founded in 1304[37]; and Art Academy Königsberg[24], an art academy[38], in Russia[39], founded in 1841[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], university teacher[7], draftsperson[8], lithographer[9], illustrator[10], and printmaker[19]. Among Lovis Corinth's employers was Berlin University of the Arts[20]. Notable students include David Friedmann[25], a painter[41], 1893–1980[42], of Austria[43]; Sigfride Bille[26], a painter[44], 1877–1970[45], of Kingdom of Denmark[46]; Franz Mohr[27]; Mina Arndt[47]; Rudolf Sieger[48]; and Elsbeth Stockmayer[49].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Violinist[50], a painting[51], founded in 1900[52]; Carmencita[53], a painting[54], founded in 1924[55]; Q1196013[56], a painting[57], founded in 1908[58]; and Römische Campagna[59], a painting[60], founded in 1914[61]. Things named for Lovis Corinth include Lovis Corinth Prize[62].

Recognition

Lovis Corinth received the honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[63].

Personal Life

Lovis Corinth was married to Charlotte Berend-Corinth[14]. Children include Wilhelmine Corinth[15], an actor[64], 1909–2001[65], of Germany[66] and Thomas Corinth[16], an engineer[67], 1905–1988[68].

Death and Burial

Lovis Corinth died on July 17, 1925[5]. He passed away in Zandvoort[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[69]. Burial took place at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[12].

Why It Matters

Lovis Corinth ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Works attributed to him include Category:Paintings by him[72]. Entities named for him include Lovis Corinth Prize[62].

FAQs

Where was Lovis Corinth born?

Lovis Corinth was born in Gvardeysk[2].

Where did Lovis Corinth die?

Lovis Corinth died in Zandvoort[4].

Who were Lovis Corinth's parents?

Lovis Corinth's father was Franz Heinrich Corinth[13].

Who was Lovis Corinth married to?

Lovis Corinth's spouses include Charlotte Berend-Corinth[14].

What did Lovis Corinth do for work?

Lovis Corinth worked as painter[6], university teacher[7], draftsperson[8], lithographer[9], and illustrator[10].

Where did Lovis Corinth go to school?

Lovis Corinth was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[21], Académie Julian[22], Kneiphof Gymnasium[23], and Art Academy Königsberg[24].

What awards did Lovis Corinth receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[63].

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  2. [70] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Belvedere, Städel Museum, Art Museum of Estonia +128
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q250195]], Add works in collection based on a work"
  2. 10d ago · Oursana · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Artist files at Philadelphia Museum of Art Library and Archives, Frick Art Research Library, Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library +2
    Plaque image ['Lovis-Corinth-Tafel München.jpg', 'Hansaviertel Klopstockstraße 25 Gedenktafel
    Depicted by Q139742932
    Given name Lovis
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