Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Käthe Kollwitz. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz, dating to approximately 1937, and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a figure in distress, with head tilted back and hands pressed against their face, conveying intense emotional pain or anguish through expressive, rather than literal, representation.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rough, uneven lines and dense, smudged black and white tones, the work emphasizes emotional intensity over detail, achieved through quick, sketchy strokes and deep shadows that partially obscure the subject's face.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1937, the lithograph is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
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.
