In the Sweat of Your Brow 1919

Editor: So, this is Lovis Corinth's "In the Sweat of Your Brow," at the Harvard Art Museums. It's a powerful woodcut. I'm struck by the figures’ apparent toil and the looming presence of the dog-like creature. What can you tell me about its significance? Curator: It evokes the biblical story of Adam and Eve, exiled and condemned to labor. Corinth seems to critique traditional gender roles, highlighting the woman's physical burden alongside the man’s. Notice how both figures are partially nude, but their bodies tell different stories about their relationship to work and to the natural world. Editor: That’s fascinating. I hadn't considered the gendered implications so directly. It really shifts my perspective. Curator: Precisely. It's about interrogating the established narratives.