Käthe Kollwitz
( German, 1867 - 1945 )

Kollwitz’ best known graphic works are her cycles of etchings, woodcuts and lithographs. Given her progressive background it is not surprising that Kollwitz dedicated her career to working in the most populist of all mediums. Printmaking allowed Kollwitz to make her art available to the public including members of the impoverished working class. She often contributed images to propaganda posters advocating for social equality. In her prolific career she produced graphic works dedicated to portraying social messages against the suffering caused by war and the exploitation of the proletariat.

In the faces and bodies of Kollwitz’ protagonists the wrongs of her time are reflected and there is a direct appeal for change. Kollwitz’ graphic works exemplify the power of art to transform society. They stand as a timeless reminder of the human struggle for peace and against oppression. With our nation currently at war, Kollwitz lifelong impassioned plea as a woman, wife, mother and artist against war remains as relevant and inspirational today as it was in her time.

More Information on Kollwitz's graphic works here.

Currently featuring 21 original graphic works, please scroll down. Click on the thumbnails to view larger images and detailed information.




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Frau mit übereinandergelegten Händen, 1898
( Woman with Crossed Hands )
Inventory #
50817

Carmagnol, 1901
( Song of the Revolution )
Inventory #
51836
Drei Kopfe: Mann, Frau und Kind, 1925
( Three Heads: Man, Woman and Child )
Inventory # 51632




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Städtisches Obdach, 1926
( Municipal Shelter )
Inventory # 51898
  
Inspiration, 1904-05
( Inspiration )
Inventory # 51676
 Arbeitslosigkeit, 1909
( Unemployment )
Inventory # 50844
 



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Tod und Frau, 1910
( Death and Woman )
Inventory # 51678
Selbstbildnis, 1912
( Self-Portrait )
Inventory # 51908
Helft Russland, 1937
( Help Russia)
Inventory # 51675



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Wehrt dem Hunger! Kauft Ernährungsgeld, 1924
( Fight Against Hunger! Buy Food Coupons )
Inventory # 51560
Besuch im Kinderkrankenhaus, 1926
( Visit in a Children's Hospital )
Inventory # 51633
 
Zwei schwatzende Frauen mit zwei Kindern, 1930
( Two Chatting Women with Two Children )
Inventory # 51897




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Die Kranke und ihre Kinder, 1920
( Sick Woman and her Children )
Inventory # 51670
 
Die Kranke und ihre Kinder, 1920
( Sick Woman and her Children )
Inventory # 51594
Beim Artz, 1920
( At the Doctor's )
Inventory # 51672





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Nachdenkende Frau, 1920
( Thinking Woman )
Inventory # 51453
Hockende Frau von vorne..., 1923
( Frontal Crouching Woman )
Inventory # 51673
Beim Artz, 1920
( At the Doctor's )
Inventory # 51671
 


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Heimarbeit, 1925
( Cottage Industry )
Inventory # 51564
   
Der Gefesselte, 1928
( Bound Man)
Inventory # 51601
   
Abschied und Tod, 1923
( Departure and Death )
Inventory # 51631
 







 
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