Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Käthe Kollwitz, crayon, 1904
Untitled, by Käthe Kollwitz, crayon, 1904

Untitled is a crayon print by Käthe Kollwitz. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a print by Käthe Kollwitz, created around 1904, using crayon and pen lithography in three colors.

Subject & Meaning

The print is a close-up portrait of a woman, depicted with a serious expression and downward gaze, set against a dark background that highlights her features in soft browns and grays.

Technique & Style

Kollwitz employed a loose, sketchy style, characteristic of a study, using crayon and ink before printing the image. The rough edges and unpolished marks contribute to the work's spontaneous feel.

History & Provenance

The print is held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Käthe Kollwitz

Artist

Käthe Kollwitz

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.

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