Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Käthe Kollwitz. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
One holds a baby, another cradles a toddler, and the third leans in, her hand near the child’s face.
This sketch shows three women sitting close together. One holds a baby, another cradles a toddler, and the third leans in, her hand near the child’s face. Their clothes are simple, and the lines are rough and expressive.
The artist left the title blank, but the drawing feels urgent—like a quiet moment caught fast. The sketch was made in 1930 using a printmaking method that lets artists draw directly on stone.
Next, check out lithography to see how this technique works.
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz, created in 1930, and is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three women seated together, with one holding a baby, another cradling a toddler, and the third leaning in towards the child. The simplicity of their clothing and the expressive lines convey a sense of intimacy and quiet urgency.
Technique & Style
The lithograph was made using a technique that allows for direct drawing on stone, resulting in rough, expressive lines that characterize the work.
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.
