Lovis Corinth: Bridging Impressionism and Expressionism Lovis Corinth (Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth), born July 21, 1858, in Tauwade, Prussia (now Germany), was a German painter whose artistic vision profoundly impacted the early 20th century. His journey began amidst the rural landscapes of East Prussia—a formative experience that instilled in him an appreciation for raw beauty and physicality—but his path swiftly led him toward inte…