What kind of artist was Käthe Kollwitz?

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.

What techniques does Käthe Kollwitz use?

Käthe Kollwitz worked with painting, printmaking and sculpture. Her work is closely associated with expressionism and depicts the effects of poverty, hunger and war on the working class. FInd a selection of Käthe Kollwitz art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Kathe Kollwitz

Mike EganThese Twins Have No Prayer, 2010

Sold|~~$250~~

These Twins Have No Prayer

By Mike Egan

Located in Chicago, IL

Drawing on the influence of German expressionist Kathe Kollwitz as well as the Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posa, Egan paints in a flat manner with a heavy focus on portraiture.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Mike EganTime With Our Friends, 2012

Sold|~~$280~~

Time With Our Friends

By Mike Egan

Located in Chicago, IL

Drawing on the influence of German expressionist Kathe Kollwitz as well as the Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posa, Egan paints in a flat manner with a heavy focus on portraiture.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Mike EganPrivate Words, 2016

Sold|~~$500~~

Private Words

By Mike Egan

Located in Chicago, IL

Drawing on the influence of German expressionist Kathe Kollwitz as well as the Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posa, Egan paints in a flat manner with a heavy focus on portraiture.

Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Mike EganI've Always Felt Alone, 2016

Sold|~~$500~~

I've Always Felt Alone

By Mike Egan

Located in Chicago, IL

Drawing on the influence of German expressionist Kathe Kollwitz as well as the Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posa, Egan paints in a flat manner with a heavy focus on portraiture.

Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Käthe Kollwitz" Eltern" ( "Parents" ), 1921-1922

Sold|~~$1,200~~

" Eltern" ( "Parents" )

By Käthe Kollwitz

Located in Berlin, DE

Woodcut by Käthe Kollwitz, Germany 1921-1922 Sheet 3 from the series "Krieg" ( "War") 10.83 x 12.99 in ( 27,5 x 33 cm ) Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) The German painter, graphic...

Category

1920s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Käthe KollwitzKlage um Ernst Barlach ( Memorial for Ernst Barlach ), 1938

Sold|~~$7,550~~

Klage um Ernst Barlach ( Memorial for Ernst Barlach )

By Käthe Kollwitz

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive Bronze Relief by Käthe Kollwitz ( 1867-1945, Germany ). Created 1938 in memory of her friend Ernst Barlach. Bronze brown patinated. On the left side signed: Kollwitz. ...

Category

1930s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Käthe KollwitzArbeiterfrau mit schlafendem Jungen, 1927

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Arbeiterfrau mit schlafendem Jungen

By Käthe Kollwitz

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Kathe Kollwitz Title: Arbeiterfrau mit schlafendem Jungen (Worker Woman with Sleeping Boy) Medium: Lithograph Signed: Plate Signature Bottom Right Year of Work: 1927 Dimensio...

Category

1920s Expressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Questions About Kathe Kollwitz

What kind of artist was Käthe Kollwitz?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What techniques does Käthe Kollwitz use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Käthe Kollwitz worked with painting, printmaking and sculpture. Her work is closely associated with expressionism and depicts the effects of poverty, hunger and war on the working class. FInd a selection of Käthe Kollwitz art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.