Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Käthe Kollwitz. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1934, this untitled lithograph by German artist Käthe Kollwitz is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art. The work is classified as a religious print, employing the lithographic process to render a scene that balances immediacy with emotional depth.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman bent slightly forward, cradling a small child while extending her left hand as if offering comfort or aid. The composition conveys a protective, nurturing gesture, suggesting themes of maternal care and spiritual solace within a religious context.
Technique & Style
Kollwitz applied ink to a smooth limestone surface, then transferred the image onto paper—a standard lithographic method. The lines are rendered with a loose, quick hand, producing soft contours that retain a sense of realism without excessive refinement, allowing the emotional tone to emerge through minimal detail.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the lithograph has remained in the public domain of museum holdings, currently residing in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s modern print holdings.
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.
