Emil Lowenbach (1914) by Oskar Kokoschka

Emil Lowenbach - Oskar Kokoschka - 1914

Artwork Information

TitleEmil Lowenbach
ArtistOskar Kokoschka
Date1914
Art MovementExpressionism

About Emil Lowenbach

The artwork, titled “Emil Lowenbach,” is a portrait created by the artist Oskar Kokoschka in 1914. This piece belongs to the Expressionism movement.

The artwork depicts an elderly man with an intense and thoughtful expression, painted with bold and textured brushstrokes characteristic of the Expressionist style. The subject’s face is rendered with a complex and dynamic interplay of colors, giving it a sense of depth and emotional intensity. His attire is formal, featuring a white shirt and brown tie under a dark suit jacket. The background is abstract and dark, which focuses the viewer’s attention on the subject’s face and hands. The right hand is especially emphasized, with exaggerated size and bright colors, potentially symbolizing the man’s character or experiences. The artist’s initials “OK” are visible in the upper right corner of the artwork. This piece exemplifies Kokoschka’s mastery in conveying human emotion through his dynamic and evocative use of paint.

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