Germany's Children are Hungry! (Deutschlands Kinder Hungern!)
1924
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1924
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two kids leaning over a table, holding empty bowls. Their clothes look worn, and their faces are thin. One child’s head is tilted down, the other’s is turned slightly away, like they’re both staring at the bowls. The artist made this during a time when many German kids didn’t have enough food. The rough lines and shadows give it a tense, urgent feel. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
