Paddel-Petermannchen

The painting titled 'Paddel-Petermannchen' by Lovis Corinth is a compelling example of early 20th-century Impressionism-influenced genre painting. It depicts the artist himself in a intimate moment with his future wife, Charlotte Berend, in his Berlin studio in October 1902, just before their engagement. Corinth captures a candid scene where Charlotte sits on his lap, her upper body partially unclothed, as he embraces her and raises a glass, emphasizing themes of love and anticipation. Painted in oil on canvas, the work measures 98.5×108.5 centimeters and is privately owned.