Untitled

Untitled

Käthe Kollwitz

1934

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman holding a small child. She’s leaning forward slightly, reaching out with her left hand as if offering something. The drawing is loose and quick, with soft lines that make the figures look real but not too polished. The artist used a technique where ink is rolled onto a smooth stone and pressed onto paper—this is called lithography. The lines are simple but full of feeling, especially in how the woman’s posture feels protective. Next, check out lithography to see how this printing method works.

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