Self-Portrait

Käthe Kollwitz’s Self-portrait exemplifies her mastery in capturing raw emotion and introspection through her art. As a pioneering German artist known for her powerful printmaking, painting, and sculpture, her works often reflect the harsh realities faced by the working class, influenced by themes of poverty, hunger, and war seen in cycles like The Weavers and The Peasant War. Although her early works exhibit realism, her style increasingly aligned with Expressionism, conveying intense emotional experiences. Kollwitz’s significant achievements include being the first woman elected to the Prussian Academy of Arts and earning honorary professor status.