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Untitled, by Käthe Kollwitz, gouache, 1897

Untitled

Käthe Kollwitz

1897

gouache

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1897 gouache by Käthe Kollwitz, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Käthe Kollwitz
When & what style?
1897 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a crowd of people gathered in front of a large gate. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and appear to be waiting for something. In the foreground, there is a sketch of a man with his back turned, and a partial drawing of a woman's face. The painting is done in a mix of ink, pencil, and gouache on paper, with a muted color palette that gives it a somber tone. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the scene. The artist's attention to detail and ability to capture the emotions of the people in the scene make this painting a powerful and thought-provoking work. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to explore the works of Käthe Kollwitz.

About the artist

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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