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Untitled

Käthe Kollwitz

1892

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1892 ink by Käthe Kollwitz, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Käthe Kollwitz
When & what style?: 1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of people gathered around a table, sitting in shadowy light. The figures are drawn roughly with ink, their faces and clothes blending into dark shapes. A single candle or lamp glows faintly in the center, casting weak light on their heads. The loose, sketchy lines make the scene feel urgent and raw. The artist used quick strokes to capture movement and mood over details. Next, look up Käthe Kollwitz to see how she turned simple ink into powerful stories.