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What kind of artist was Käthe Kollwitz?
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Käthe Kollwitz was an Expressionist artist, meaning she produced pieces that captured the emotions and mental processes of her subjects. Her work includes paintings, sculptures and prints. She is particularly well known for “The Peasant War” and “The Weavers,” two series that commented on the poverty of the working class. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Käthe Kollwitz art.
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"Brotherhood" lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz
By Käthe Kollwitz
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold print of "Brotherhood" by Kathe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945). This piece is one of the Lithographic reproductions of the original lithographs, plate 3 from a series of 10, print...
Category
1940s Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Lithograph
"Begrüssung" original etching
By Käthe Kollwitz
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. Catalogue reference: Klipstein 10. A very rich impression on cream wove paper of this Kollwitz etching, with plate tone. Plate size: 118 x 88mm (4 5/8 x 3 1...
Category
1890s Expressionist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
"Death Takes The Children" lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz
By Käthe Kollwitz
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold print of "Death Takes the Children" by Kathe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945). This piece is one of the Lithographic reproductions of the original lithographs, plate 9 from a series...
Category
1940s Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Lithograph
"Bread" lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz
By Käthe Kollwitz
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold lithograph titled "Bread" by Kathe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945). This piece is one of the Lithographic reproductions of the original lithographs, plate 2 from a series of 10, pr...
Category
1940s Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Lithograph
Council, Expressionist Etching by Kathe Kollwitz
By Käthe Kollwitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Council
Kathe Kollwitz (After)
German (1867–1945)
Date: original: 1895; printed circa 1948 - 1963
Etching
Image Size: 11.5 x 6.5 inches
Size: 18.75 x 13.75 in. (47.63 x 34.93 cm)
F...
Category
1950s Expressionist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
TOD UND FRAU (DEATH AND WOMAN)
By Käthe Kollwitz
Located in Portland, ME
Kollwitz, Kathe. TOD UND FRAU (DEATH AND WOMAN). Knesebeck 107, State VII; Klipstein 103. Line etching, drypoint, sandpaper, soft ground with imprint of granulated tone paper and Zie...
Category
1910s Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching


