Artwork
Proletariat: No. 1 Out of Work
Proletariat: No. 1 Out of Work is a print by Käthe Kollwitz. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Proletariat: No.
About this work
Overview
Proletariat: No. 1 Out of Work is a 1925 print by Käthe Kollwitz, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three figures in a stark, empty space, conveying a sense of hardship and struggle. A child stands below two adults, one clutching their head in pain and the other holding a stick, gazing downward.
Technique & Style
Kollwitz employed rough lines and deep shadows to create a raw, urgent atmosphere. The stark, black-and-white style emphasizes the figures' distress, using simplicity to convey emotional intensity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Käthe Kollwitz (German pronunciation: born Schmidt; 8 July 1867 – 22 April 1945) was a German artist who worked with painting, printmaking (including etching, lithography and woodcuts) and sculpture.
