Orchids 1923

Lovis Corinth loaded this canvas with strokes of thick paint to create 'Orchids', a still life where the flowers are as alive as the brushwork. I can just imagine Corinth, eyeing this bouquet, mixing color, and laying down these marks, one after another. There's something so physical about the way he's applied the paint. It's almost sculptural, each dab and swipe building up the image. The blue and white tablecloth is buzzing with energy, contrasting with the loose, almost wild arrangement of the flowers, full of pinks and whites. And the vase—see how it’s not just a container, but a shimmering, almost ghostly presence, reflecting light? I feel like I'm standing right there with Corinth, in his studio, as he tries to capture this fleeting moment. It reminds me that painting is a way to participate in a visual conversation with other artists, stretching back centuries. It’s about the exchange of ideas across time, inspiring creativity with every brushstroke.