Kollwitz Collection

Kathe Kollwitz, a renowned German artist (1867-1945), used her powerful and emotive artworks to convey important social and political messages

Kathe Kollwitz (nee Schmidt, 1867-1945). German artist, printmaker, sculptor Date: 1927

Kollwitz Collection: Help Russia, 1921. Creator: Kollwitz, Kathe (1867-1945)

Help Russia, 1921. Creator: Kollwitz, Kathe (1867-1945)
Help Russia, 1921. Private Collection

Kollwitz Collection: Commemorative sheet for Karl Liebknecht, 1920. Creator: Kollwitz, Kathe (1867-1945)

Commemorative sheet for Karl Liebknecht, 1920. Creator: Kollwitz, Kathe (1867-1945)
Commemorative sheet for Karl Liebknecht, 1920. Private Collection

Kollwitz Collection: You Bleed from Many Wounds, Oh People, 1896

You Bleed from Many Wounds, Oh People, 1896. Private Collection

Kollwitz Collection: March of the Weavers. From the series Weavers Revolt, 1897

March of the Weavers. From the series Weavers Revolt, 1897. Private Collection

Kollwitz Collection: From the Series: Uprising of the Weavers, 1893-1897

From the Series: Uprising of the Weavers, 1893-1897. Private Collection

Kollwitz Collection: MARY AND ELIZABETH, 1928. Woodcut by Kathe Kollwitz. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

MARY AND ELIZABETH, 1928. Woodcut by Kathe Kollwitz. EDITORIAL USE ONLY
MARY AND ELIZABETH, 1928. Woodcut by Kthe Kollwitz. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Kollwitz Collection: GERMANY: RIOT, 1844. Dismissed Silesian weavers attack the home of a mill owner in 1844

GERMANY: RIOT, 1844. Dismissed Silesian weavers attack the home of a mill owner in 1844. Etching, 1897, by Kathe Kollwitz

Kollwitz Collection: GERMANY: WEAVERS, 1844. March of the Weavers

GERMANY: WEAVERS, 1844. March of the Weavers. Dismissed Silesian weavers march on the homes of the mill owners in 1844. Etching, 1897, by Kathe Kollwitz

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Kathe Kollwitz, a renowned German artist (1867-1945), used her powerful and emotive artworks to convey important social and political messages. In her piece "Down with the Abortion Paragraphs. " from 1923, Kollwitz boldly addresses the contentious issue of abortion. With her signature style, she portrays the anguish and desperation faced by women in a society that denied them control over their own bodies. "Help Russia, " created in 1921, showcases Kollwitz's compassion for those suffering during tumultuous times. Through this artwork, she expresses solidarity with the Russian people who were enduring immense hardships after the Bolshevik Revolution. Her poignant portrayal serves as a call to action for viewers to lend support and aid to those in need. In her commemorative sheet for Karl Liebknecht from 1920, Kollwitz pays homage to an influential figure in German socialist politics. By immortalizing Liebknecht through art, she highlights his contributions while also shedding light on the turbulent political climate of that era. Kollwitz's early works such as "You Bleed from Many Wounds, Oh People" (1896) and "March of the Weavers" (1897) depict scenes inspired by real-life events during Germany's industrial revolution. These pieces capture both the physical struggles endured by workers and their collective spirit of resistance against oppressive conditions. One of Kollwitz's most notable series is "Uprising of the Weavers" (1893-1897). This body of work delves deeper into depicting labor movements and uprisings among weavers during this period. Through these artworks, she sheds light on social inequality while championing justice for marginalized communities. The woodcut titled "Mary and Elizabeth" from 1928 showcases Kollwitz's mastery at capturing intimate moments between individuals. Here she depicts two women embracing each other, symbolizing the strength and support found in female relationships.