{"title":"Kathe Kollwitz","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"miners-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Miners - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz, 'Miners' depicts a group of miners walking, rendered in stark black and white with heavy lines, conveying the hardship and weariness of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) was a German artist known for her prints, drawing, and sculptures that expressed the human suffering caused by poverty, war, and injustice. Her work often depicted the plight of the working class, particularly women and children. Kollwitz's art is characterised by its emotional intensity and its unflinching portrayal of difficult subjects. She was associated with the Expressionist movement, but her work also has elements of social realism. \n\n'Miners' depicts a group of miners walking in a line, possibly to or from the mine. The figures are rendered in stark black and white, with heavy lines and a sombre tone. The miners appear weary and burdened, their faces etched with hardship. The background is indistinct, suggesting a bleak and desolate environment. Kollwitz's focus is on the human cost of industrial labour, and the toll it takes on the lives of the workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kathe-kollwitz\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKäthe Kollwitz artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57119839486287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57119839551823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57119839650127,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57119839682895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57119839748431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57119839781199,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57119839813967,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57119839879503,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57119839945039,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228837876047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228837908815,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228837941583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228837974351,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228838007119,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58228838531407,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58228838564175,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58228838629711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_e5a5690b-cc67-447b-9407-edfc0f0b3c6c.jpg?v=1777149657"},{"product_id":"man-praying-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Man Praying - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz showing a man kneeling in prayer. The stark composition and heavy lines convey a sense of gravity and emotional weight, reflecting Kollwitz's concern with the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945), a German artist known for her powerful depictions of human suffering and social injustice, presents a man kneeling in prayer. Kollwitz employed lithography to create works that were both artistically compelling and socially relevant. Her art often served as a voice for the voiceless, addressing themes of poverty, war, and loss. \n\nThe image shows a man kneeling at what appears to be a bedside table or simple altar. His head is bowed, and his hands are clasped in front of him. The composition is stark and direct, focusing on the man's posture and the emotional weight of his supplication. The use of light and shadow adds to the somber mood, with the figure emerging from a relatively plain background. The lines are heavy, contributing to the overall sense of gravity and the man's emotional state. The work reflects Kollwitz's broader concern with the human condition, particularly the struggles of the working class and those affected by conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kathe-kollwitz\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Käthe Kollwitz →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57137763680591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57137763746127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57137763844431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57137763877199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57137763942735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57137763975503,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57137764008271,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57137764073807,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57137764139343,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228903510351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228903543119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228903575887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228903608655,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228903641423,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58228904165711,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58228904198479,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58228904264015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_0e035c8f-7063-4c96-a528-0dfd7b7fc7a2.jpg?v=1777058945"},{"product_id":"standing-woman-encouraging-a-marching-group-of-men-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Standing Woman Encouraging a Marching Group of Men - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charcoal drawing by Käthe Kollwitz depicts a standing woman urging forward a group of men, conveying a sense of movement and urgency through expressive lines and shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis charcoal drawing by Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) depicts a standing woman with raised arms, seemingly urging forward a group of men. Kollwitz, a German artist known for her prints and drawings addressing themes of human suffering and social injustice, created works that often reflected the hardships of the working class and the impact of war. Her art is characterised by its emotional intensity and stark realism. \n\nThe drawing features a woman in a long dress and clogs, her arms raised in a gesture of encouragement or defiance. A mass of figures, rendered with quick, energetic lines, surges forward behind her. The composition is dynamic, conveying a sense of movement and urgency. The limited tonal range of the charcoal adds to the somber mood of the piece. Kollwitz's expressive use of line and shading creates a powerful image of human struggle and resilience. The work is a study in contrasts, with the woman's static pose set against the dynamic movement of the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kathe-kollwitz\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKäthe Kollwitz artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57442473279823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57442473345359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57442473443663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57442473476431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57442473541967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57442473574735,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57442473607503,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57442473673039,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57442473738575,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228823261519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228823294287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228823327055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228823359823,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58228823392591,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58228823916879,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58228823949647,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58228824015183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_887bac56-3d82-44de-892a-017d93aafcdf.jpg?v=1777246537"},{"product_id":"outbreak-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Outbreak - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful etching from the Peasants' War series, depicting a surging mob led by the figure of Black Anna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOutbreak (Losbruch) is the fifth plate in Käthe Kollwitz's seminal cycle, The Peasants' War (Bauernkrieg). Created between 1902 and 1908, this series depicts the historical uprising of German peasants in the sixteenth century. Kollwitz employs a stark, monochromatic palette to convey the raw energy of the revolt. The central figure, Black Anna, stands with her arms raised, acting as a catalyst for the surging crowd behind her. Her posture is one of urgent command, driving the momentum of the composition forward.\n\nKollwitz utilises etching and aquatint to build texture and shadow, creating a sense of chaotic movement. The figures are rendered with heavy, gestural lines that suggest the physical strain and desperation of the mob. Unlike traditional historical depictions, the focus remains on the collective action of the oppressed rather than individual heroism. The composition is dense, with the mass of bodies pressing against the foreground, drawing the viewer into the fray. The artist avoids fine detail in favour of expressive, dark masses that define the forms of the peasants as they charge across the field. This work demonstrates her technical mastery of printmaking, particularly in her ability to manipulate light and shadow to heighten the emotional tension of the scene. The series as a whole reflects her interest in the struggles of the working class and the historical cycles of social unrest. By choosing the Peasants' War as her subject, she connects the historical past to the social conditions of her own time, maintaining a focus on the human cost of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/murnau-with-church-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMurnau with Church - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869628047695,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869628604751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869628637519,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Outbreak_Poster_CompositorV1_1780791733118.jpg?v=1780792011"},{"product_id":"the-sacrifice-kathe-kollwitz","title":"The Sacrifice - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful woodcut from the War series by Käthe Kollwitz, depicting a mother offering her child in a gesture of grief and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Sacrifice is a woodcut from the War (Krieg) series, a collection of seven prints produced by Käthe Kollwitz in the early 1920s. This work reflects the artist's personal response to the trauma of the First World War, during which she lost her son, Peter. The composition focuses on a mother figure holding a child aloft, a gesture that suggests both an offering and a desperate attempt to protect the vulnerable from an unseen threat. \n\nKollwitz employs the woodcut medium to create stark, high-contrast imagery. The heavy black masses of the background press against the figures, while the white areas define the forms through rough, angular gouges. This technique removes unnecessary detail, allowing the emotional weight of the subject to occupy the entire frame. The mother's expression is one of resignation and grief, her body rendered with simplified, muscular lines that convey physical and psychological exhaustion. \n\nUnlike many of her contemporaries who focused on the battlefield, Kollwitz directed her attention toward the domestic consequences of conflict. She examined the grief of those left behind, specifically mothers and children. The figures in this print lack individualised features, which allows them to function as universal symbols of loss. The circular framing of the light behind the figures creates a halo-like effect, contrasting with the grim reality of the subject matter. This print remains a clear example of the artist's ability to communicate complex human suffering through minimal visual means. The raw, unrefined nature of the woodcut process aligns with the gravity of the theme, ensuring the viewer confronts the subject without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/murnau-with-church-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMurnau with Church - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869633651023,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869634240847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869634273615,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Sacrifice_Poster_CompositorV1_1780792220646.jpg?v=1780792738"},{"product_id":"the-survivors-kathe-kollwitz","title":"The Survivors - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz, depicting a group of figures in a state of collective grief and exhaustion following the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced The Survivors in 1923, a period defined by the economic instability and social trauma following the First World War in Germany. This lithograph captures a cluster of figures, primarily women and children, huddled together in a collective expression of grief and exhaustion. The composition focuses on the heavy, dark forms of the figures, which emerge from a stark, unadorned background. \n\nKollwitz utilised the medium of lithography to achieve deep, velvety blacks and high-contrast tonal shifts. The faces of the subjects are rendered with minimal detail, yet they convey a sense of psychological weight. The central figure, a woman with hollowed eyes, anchors the group, while the children surrounding her appear small and vulnerable. The artist avoided decorative elements, choosing instead to focus on the raw, physical reality of her subjects. \n\nHer work often addressed the conditions of the working class and the human cost of conflict. By stripping away extraneous detail, Kollwitz forced the viewer to confront the emotional state of the individuals depicted. The heavy lines and dense shadows create a sense of claustrophobia, reflecting the desperation of the post-war era. This print is a characteristic example of her graphic style, which prioritised emotional clarity and social commentary over aesthetic ornamentation. The work remains a stark record of the period, documenting the quiet suffering of those left behind after the collapse of societal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/magic-mirror-max-beckmann\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMagic Mirror - Max Beckmann — Max Beckmann\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869639745871,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869640466767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869640499535,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Survivors_Poster_CompositorV1_1780792691185.jpg?v=1780793315"},{"product_id":"the-parents-kathe-kollwitz","title":"The Parents - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA photographic study of Käthe Kollwitz's granite sculpture, The Parents, depicting the artist and her husband in a state of mourning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Parents is a sculptural work by Käthe Kollwitz, originally conceived as a memorial for her son, Peter, who died in the First World War. The figures represent the artist and her husband, Karl, in a state of mourning. The sculpture consists of two kneeling figures, carved from granite, positioned on separate stone plinths. The father stands upright with his arms crossed, his gaze fixed forward, while the mother is hunched over, her head bowed in grief. \n\nKollwitz worked on this project for nearly two decades, refining the forms to capture the weight of personal loss. The figures are simplified, avoiding unnecessary detail to focus on the posture and the emotional gravity of the subjects. The granite material provides a sense of permanence and austerity, reflecting the somber nature of the memorial. The work was eventually installed at the Vladslo German war cemetery in Belgium, where it remains today. \n\nThis print captures the physical presence of the statues within their outdoor setting. The composition emphasises the isolation of the two figures, separated by space yet united by their shared experience of bereavement. The textures of the stone contrast with the surrounding natural environment, highlighting the stillness of the memorial. Kollwitz often explored themes of suffering, poverty, and the human condition throughout her career, and this sculpture is a direct expression of her own experience with the consequences of conflict. The work avoids sentimentality, opting for a direct and honest portrayal of parental grief. It is a study in human endurance and the quiet, internalised nature of mourning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251751752015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251751817551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251751850319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251751948623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251751981391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251752014159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251752079695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251752112463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251752145231,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58251752177999,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251752243535,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251752276303,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251752341839,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251752374607,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251752898895,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251752931663,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251752997199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Parents_Poster_CompositorV1_1782353299304.jpg?v=1782353467"},{"product_id":"the-prisoners-kathe-kollwitz","title":"The Prisoners - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful etching and aquatint by Käthe Kollwitz, depicting a line of bound prisoners with raw, emotive detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced The Prisoners in 1908 as part of her series depicting the Peasants' War. This work demonstrates her mastery of etching and aquatint, techniques she utilised to convey the weight of human suffering. The composition presents a line of men, bound together by a rope, their bodies slumped in exhaustion and defeat. Kollwitz focuses on the physical reality of their confinement, using deep shadows and textured lines to suggest the grit of their environment and the weariness of their posture.\n\nUnlike many of her contemporaries who focused on the heroic aspects of historical events, Kollwitz directs the viewer to the collective experience of the oppressed. The figures are rendered with a sense of mass, their individual identities obscured by the shared burden of their situation. The use of aquatint creates a tonal depth that enhances the sombre mood of the scene, grounding the figures in a dark, atmospheric space. Her approach to the human form is direct and unadorned, prioritising emotional clarity over decorative detail.\n\nKollwitz was deeply engaged with the social conditions of her time, and her work often reflects the struggles of the working class and the marginalised. In this print, the repetition of the figures creates a rhythmic, almost claustrophobic effect, drawing the eye across the line of prisoners. The technical precision of the etching allows for fine detail in the clothing and the rope, while the aquatint provides the necessary contrast to define the forms against the background. This piece remains a significant example of her ability to translate complex social narratives into powerful visual statements through the medium of printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232933187919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232933253455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232933286223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232933384527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232933417295,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232933450063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232933515599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232933548367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232933581135,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232933613903,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232933679439,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232933712207,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232933777743,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232933810511,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232934334799,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232934367567,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232934433103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Prisoners_Poster_CompositorV1_1782872295840.jpg?v=1782872436"},{"product_id":"pregnant-woman-contemplating-suicide-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Pregnant Woman Contemplating Suicide - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful etching by Käthe Kollwitz, capturing a moment of intense psychological struggle through stark contrast and expressive line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this work during a period of intense focus on the social conditions of the working class in Berlin. The image employs a stark contrast between light and shadow, a technique that defines her graphic output. The subject, a woman in a state of extreme psychological distress, is rendered with minimal detail, allowing the viewer to focus on the tension within her posture and the weight of her situation. Kollwitz avoids sentimentality, choosing instead to present the raw reality of poverty and despair that she observed in her husband's medical practice.\n\nThe composition is tight and claustrophobic, forcing the viewer to confront the subject directly. By stripping away background elements, the artist ensures that the emotional gravity of the figure remains the primary concern. The heavy use of black ink creates a sense of encroaching darkness, which mirrors the internal state of the woman. This print demonstrates the technical precision Kollwitz brought to the medium of etching, using varied line weights to suggest volume and texture within the limited tonal range.\n\nKollwitz often drew from her own experiences and the lives of those around her to create works that addressed themes of motherhood, loss, and social injustice. Her approach to printmaking was methodical, often involving multiple states and revisions to achieve the desired emotional impact. This particular work is a clear example of her ability to communicate complex human suffering through a restrained visual language. The absence of extraneous detail prevents distraction, keeping the focus on the figure's physical and mental burden. Her work remains a significant contribution to the history of twentieth-century printmaking, reflecting the harsh realities of the era without resorting to melodrama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58175892160847,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58176082444623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58176082477391,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232033411407,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232033444175,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232033476943,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232033509711,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232033542479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232033575247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232033608015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232033640783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232033673551,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232033706319,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232033771855,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232034099535,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232034132303,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232034197839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pregnant-Woman-Contemplating-Suicide_Poster_CompositorV1_1783604029060.jpg?v=1783604039"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-at-the-table-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Self-Portrait at the Table - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemplative 1893 self-portrait by Käthe Kollwitz, featuring the artist illuminated by a lamp in a dimly lit room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this self-portrait in 1893, a period during which she refined her mastery of printmaking techniques. The work depicts the artist seated at a table, illuminated by the soft glow of a lamp. Her gaze is directed towards the viewer, creating a direct connection that characterises much of her later output. The composition relies on the contrast between the deep, atmospheric shadows of the room and the light falling upon her face and the surface of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollwitz utilised etching and soft-ground etching to achieve the varied textures visible in the print. The background is rendered with dense, dark hatching, which pushes the figure forward and creates a sense of quiet, domestic isolation. Her posture is relaxed, yet her expression remains serious and contemplative. This piece belongs to her early body of work, where she explored themes of personal identity and the domestic sphere before her focus shifted toward the social and political subjects that defined her career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical precision of the lines demonstrates her early command of the medium. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, Kollwitz captures a moment of introspection. The lamp acts as the primary light source, casting a gentle radiance that defines the contours of her features and the objects on the table. This print offers a glimpse into the artist's private world, showing her at work in her studio environment. It remains a significant example of her ability to convey psychological depth through the medium of black and white printmaking, relying on tonal variation rather than colour to establish the mood of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58343638335823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58343638401359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58343638499663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58343638532431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58343638597967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-at-the-Table_Poster_CompositorV1_1785365832836.jpg?v=1785366224"},{"product_id":"help-russia-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Help Russia - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1921 lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz, created to support famine relief efforts in Russia through stark, expressive portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this lithograph in 1921 to support the International Workers Aid organisation during the Russian famine. The work depicts a central figure, gaunt and hollowed by starvation, framed by two large, protective hands that emerge from the periphery. The composition focuses on the physical toll of deprivation, using stark contrasts and heavy, expressive lines to convey the subject's vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollwitz was known for her focus on the working class and the victims of war and poverty. Her technique in this piece relies on the directness of lithography, allowing for a raw, immediate quality that avoids unnecessary detail. The hands, which dominate the frame, suggest a plea for assistance or a gesture of comfort, creating a tension between the suffering individual and the collective effort to provide relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the artist's engagement with the political and humanitarian crises of the early twentieth century. By stripping away background elements, Kollwitz forces the viewer to confront the physical reality of the famine. The shading around the eyes and the sunken features of the face are rendered with a deliberate economy of mark-making, typical of her mature style. The work remains a clear example of how printmaking was utilised to communicate urgent social messages during this period in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sleeping-athlete-max-beckmann\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSleeping Athlete - Max Beckmann — Max Beckmann\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568225849679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568225915215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568226013519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568226046287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568226111823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Help-Russia_Poster_CompositorV1_1787716806178.jpg?v=1787720243"},{"product_id":"peasants-war-arming-in-a-vault-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Peasants' War: Arming in a Vault - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sombre and atmospheric etching by Käthe Kollwitz, depicting figures gathering weapons in a dark, vaulted space during the German Peasants' War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this work as part of her series titled Peasants' War (Bauernkrieg), which depicts the historical German Peasants' Revolt of the sixteenth century. The composition captures a group of figures gathering weapons within the confines of a dark, vaulted cellar. Kollwitz employs a heavy use of shadow and light to create a sense of claustrophobia and urgency. The figures are partially obscured by the gloom, their faces and forms emerging from the darkness through the application of aquatint and etching techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene focuses on the physical preparation for conflict. The verticality of the spears and scythes held by the figures draws the eye upward, contrasting with the low, heavy architecture of the vault. Kollwitz avoids idealising the subjects, choosing instead to portray their desperation and resolve through rough textures and dense, murky tones. The technical execution relies on the interplay between the etched lines and the tonal washes of the aquatint, which together produce a sombre atmosphere. This print demonstrates the artist's ability to convey human suffering and collective action without resorting to overt sentimentality. The work remains a significant example of her technical mastery in printmaking, specifically her use of tone to define space and mood in a narrative context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568381890895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568381956431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568382054735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568382087503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568382153039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Peasants-War_-Arming-in-a-Vault_Poster_CompositorV1_1787723243182.jpg?v=1787723561"},{"product_id":"familie-aan-het-ziekbed-van-een-kind-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Familie aan het ziekbed van een kind - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA poignant etching by Käthe Kollwitz depicting a family in a moment of grief at a child's bedside, rendered with stark, expressive lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this etching, titled 'Familie aan het ziekbed van een kind', during the late 1890s. The work captures a domestic scene defined by tension and sorrow. A child lies in a bed, while a parent sits nearby, head in hands, conveying a sense of helplessness. The composition uses deep shadows to focus the viewer on the figures, while the background remains obscured, suggesting a cramped, impoverished living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollwitz often drew from her own observations in her husband's medical practice in Berlin. Her work frequently addresses the hardships faced by the working class, focusing on themes of poverty, illness, and grief. The technical execution relies on dense hatching and aquatint to create a sombre, atmospheric quality. The contrast between the light on the child's face and the dark, heavy surroundings directs the eye to the central emotional core of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is characteristic of the artist's early graphic work, where she refined her ability to communicate human suffering through minimal, direct visual language. The figures are rendered with a focus on posture and gesture rather than decorative detail. By avoiding sentimentality, Kollwitz presents a stark, honest depiction of a common human experience. The print remains a clear example of her technical mastery of the etching medium, which she used to explore the social realities of her time. Her approach to printmaking allowed for the wide dissemination of these images, ensuring her observations reached a broader audience beyond the gallery walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568659108175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568659173711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568659272015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568659304783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568659370319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Familie-aan-het-ziekbed-van-een-kind_Poster_CompositorV1_1787725216061.jpg?v=1787727448"},{"product_id":"proletariat-no-1-out-of-work-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Proletariat: No. 1, Out of Work - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1925 lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz, depicting the emotional toll of poverty through stark contrast and expressive, simplified forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this lithograph as part of her Proletariat series in 1925. The work captures the psychological weight of economic hardship in post-war Germany. Kollwitz focuses on the domestic sphere, presenting a family unit defined by exhaustion and uncertainty. The composition relies on a stark contrast between light and shadow, a technique the artist utilised to direct the viewer's attention to the expressions of her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures emerge from a deep, impenetrable black background. A man and a woman are positioned in the upper portion of the frame, their faces partially obscured by shadow, suggesting a sense of resignation or despair. Below them, a child stares directly at the viewer with wide, hollow eyes. This gaze creates an immediate connection, forcing an encounter with the reality of poverty. The child's face is rendered with simplified, bold lines that convey a sense of vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollwitz was known for her dedication to depicting the lives of the working class. She avoided sentimentality, preferring to document the physical and emotional toll of social inequality. Her technical approach in this lithograph is direct and unadorned. By stripping away unnecessary detail, she ensures the focus remains on the human condition. The heavy use of ink creates a somber atmosphere, reflecting the bleak circumstances of the subjects. This print is a clear example of her ability to communicate complex social narratives through minimal visual elements. It remains a significant piece within her body of work, demonstrating her mastery of printmaking as a medium for social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-evocation-of-kundry-henri-fantin-latour\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Evocation of Kundry - Henri Fantin-Latour — Henri Fantin-Latour\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568910438735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568910504271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568910602575,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568910635343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568910700879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Proletariat_-No_Poster_CompositorV1_1787727934257.jpg?v=1787729310"},{"product_id":"memorial-for-karl-liebknecht-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Memorial for Karl Liebknecht - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1920 woodcut by Käthe Kollwitz, depicting a sombre scene of mourning for the assassinated political leader Karl Liebknecht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this woodcut in 1920 to commemorate the assassination of the communist leader Karl Liebknecht, who was killed during the Spartacist Uprising in Berlin in 1919. The composition draws upon the traditional Christian iconography of the Lamentation of Christ, yet it reinterprets this religious motif through a secular, political lens. A group of mourners gathers around the body of the fallen leader, their faces etched with grief and exhaustion. The figures are compressed into the upper portion of the frame, creating a sense of claustrophobia and collective sorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollwitz utilises the woodcut medium to great effect, employing stark contrasts between black and white to heighten the emotional weight of the scene. The jagged, angular lines characteristic of her work during this period emphasise the harshness of the political climate in post-war Germany. The figures are rendered with a raw, unvarnished quality, avoiding idealisation in favour of a direct, visceral depiction of human suffering. At the base of the print, the inscription reads: 'Die Lebenden dem Toten. Erinnerung an den 15. Januar 1919' (The living to the dead. In memory of 15 January 1919).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's deep engagement with the social and political struggles of her time. By focusing on the collective act of mourning, Kollwitz shifts the attention from the individual martyr to the community left behind. The heavy, dark forms dominate the visual field, leaving little space for light or relief. This stylistic choice reinforces the gravity of the subject matter, presenting a sombre reflection on the human cost of political violence. The print remains a significant example of how graphic art can communicate complex historical narratives through simplified, powerful visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604227789135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58604227854671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58604227952975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604227985743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58604228051279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Memorial-for-Karl-Liebknecht_Poster_CompositorV1_1788061288194.jpg?v=1788096722"},{"product_id":"need-not-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Need (Not) - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA poignant etching by Käthe Kollwitz depicting a mother in despair, capturing the harsh realities of poverty through stark light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this etching, titled 'Need' (Not), as part of her cycle depicting the plight of the working class in late nineteenth-century Germany. The composition captures a domestic scene of extreme poverty, where a mother sits in a state of exhaustion beside her child. The child lies in a makeshift bed, while the mother rests her head in her hands, a gesture of despair and helplessness. In the background, other figures are barely visible in the gloom, suggesting a crowded and cramped living environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollwitz utilised the technical possibilities of etching and aquatint to create a stark contrast between light and shadow. The light source, emanating from a small window, illuminates the child and the mother's face, while the rest of the room recedes into deep, murky tones. This manipulation of light directs the viewer's attention to the emotional weight of the figures. The lines are etched with a sense of urgency, reflecting the harsh reality of the subject matter. The texture of the bedding and the rough surfaces of the room are rendered with precise, hatched marks that add to the overall atmosphere of deprivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to a period in which Kollwitz focused on the social conditions of the urban poor. She avoided sentimentalising her subjects, choosing instead to present the raw, unvarnished truth of their existence. The print demonstrates her technical mastery of the etching medium, allowing her to convey complex psychological states through minimal visual information. By focusing on the intimate, domestic sphere, she brings the viewer into direct contact with the suffering of the individual, rather than presenting a broad political statement. The work remains a powerful example of her ability to translate human experience into visual form through the medium of printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58603947753807,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58604228903247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58604228936015,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604228968783,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58604229001551,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58604229034319,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604229067087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58604229099855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58604229132623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604229165391,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58604229198159,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Need-Not-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788061315306.jpg?v=1788096825"},{"product_id":"death-and-woman-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Death and Woman - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1910 etching by Käthe Kollwitz, depicting a visceral struggle between a woman and a skeletal figure of Death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this etching in 1910, a period during which her work focused on the physical and psychological realities of human existence. The composition depicts a skeletal figure of Death, which grips a woman in a tight, aggressive embrace. The woman, who appears to be a self-portrait, struggles against the figure, her body contorted in a display of resistance and vulnerability. Kollwitz uses the medium of etching to create stark contrasts between the dark, textured form of Death and the lighter, more defined anatomy of the woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work avoids sentimentality, choosing instead to present the encounter as a visceral, physical conflict. The lines are heavy and expressive, contributing to the sense of urgency within the frame. Kollwitz often explored themes of mortality, grief, and the struggle of the working class, and this piece fits within her broader investigation of the human condition. The lack of a background forces the viewer to focus entirely on the interaction between the two figures, stripping away any context that might soften the impact of the struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollwitz was a master of printmaking, and her technical skill is evident in the way she manipulates the plate to create varying degrees of shadow and depth. The figure of Death is rendered with a rough, almost chaotic quality, while the woman is depicted with more anatomical precision. This contrast serves to separate the living from the inevitable force of mortality. The work remains a clear example of her ability to translate complex emotional states into visual form without relying on allegory or complex symbolism. It is a direct, honest depiction of the confrontation between life and the end of life, captured with the technical rigour that defined her career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58604470206799,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58604492816719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58604492849487,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604492882255,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58604492915023,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58604492947791,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604492980559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58604493013327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58604493046095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604493078863,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58604493111631,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Death-and-Woman_Poster_CompositorV1_1788062497024.jpg?v=1788104197"},{"product_id":"whetting-the-scythe-kathe-kollwitz","title":"Whetting the Scythe - Käthe Kollwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful etching by Käthe Kollwitz from her Peasants' War series, capturing the sombre, physical intensity of a worker preparing a tool for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKäthe Kollwitz produced this etching, titled Whetting the Scythe, as part of her Peasants' War series. The work depicts a figure hunched over the task of sharpening a blade, a motif that carries heavy connotations of impending conflict and manual labour. Kollwitz utilised soft-ground etching to achieve a textured, almost painterly quality, which allows the shadows to obscure the figure's face and focus the viewer's attention on the physical exertion of the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is tight and claustrophobic. By cropping the image closely around the subject, Kollwitz removes any sense of background or context, forcing an immediate engagement with the act of preparation. The lines are heavy and expressive, reflecting the artist's interest in the harsh realities of the working class in early twentieth-century Germany. The dark, murky tones created through the etching process contribute to a sombre mood, typical of her graphic output during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollwitz often drew inspiration from historical events, such as the German Peasants' War of the sixteenth century, to comment on the social conditions of her own time. In this print, the act of whetting the scythe serves as a metaphor for the readiness for revolt. The figure is anonymous, representing the collective struggle of the peasantry rather than a specific individual. The focus remains on the tactile quality of the metal against the stone and the weathered hands of the worker. This print demonstrates her technical mastery of printmaking, where she manipulated the plate to create deep blacks and subtle grey gradations, effectively conveying the weight and gravity of the subject matter without resorting to unnecessary detail or ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/still-life-sanseveria-and-jar-karl-schmidt-rottluff\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill Life (Sanseveria and Jar) - Karl Schmidt-Rottluff — Karl Schmidt-Rottluff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Käthe Kollwitz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58604474990927,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58604493242703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58604493275471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604493308239,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58604493341007,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58604493373775,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604493406543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58604493439311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58604493472079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58604493504847,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58604493537615,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Whetting-the-Scythe_Poster_CompositorV1_1788062521171.jpg?v=1788104480"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/kathe-kollwitz.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}