Death

Käthe Kollwitz's painting Death powerfully captures the emotional intensity characteristic of Expressionism. Her works often depict the suffering caused by poverty, war, and social injustice, aligning with her focus on the working class as seen in her cycles The Weavers and The Peasant War. Although her early art incorporates elements of genre painting for realism, her style evolved into more emotionally charged forms. Kollwitz's prominence is reinforced by her historic election as the first woman to the Prussian Academy of Arts and her recognition as an honorary professor. Her art continues to resonate as a testament to human suffering and resilience.