Woman with Dead Child (Frau mit totem Kind) state VIII/X

Käthe KollwitzWW-1903-M120019

1903·Line etching, drypoint, sandpaper, and soft-ground etching with the imprint of laid paper and Ziegler's transfer paper on chine collé·composition: 16 1/4 × 18 9/16" (41.2 × 47.1 cm); sheet: 21 7/16 × 27 11/16" (54.5 × 70.3 cm)

Catalogue

Year: 1903
Medium: Line etching, drypoint, sandpaper, and soft-ground etching with the imprint of laid paper and Ziegler's transfer paper on chine collé
Dimensions: composition: 16 1/4 × 18 9/16" (41.2 × 47.1 cm); sheet: 21 7/16 × 27 11/16" (54.5 × 70.3 cm)
Collection: Museum of Modern Art
Artist: Käthe Kollwitz

Artist

Käthe Kollwitz

Drawing

Renowned for her poignant portrayals of humanity, strife, and resistance, the German artist, Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945) was devoted to rendering the quandaries of provincial life. Born in Königsberg, Prussia, she carved out a path for women artists during a time of societal constraints. Kollwitz's body of work, deeply empathetic and politically charged, spans mediums such as printmaking, sculpture, and drawing. Her experiences through World War I and II deeply influenced her artistry, often focusing on themes like poverty, trauma, and the human cost of war. Kollwitz's legacy is marked by her commitment to social justice, the emotional depth of her work, and her mastery of graphic art.

Dresden, Germany

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