The People
- Artist
- Kathe Kollwitz
- Date
- 1922
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
Käthe Kollwitz's painting The People powerfully captures the struggles of the working class, reflecting her commitment to social realism and Expressionism. Known for her impactful cycles like The Weavers and The Peasant War, Kollwitz’s art often depicts poverty, hunger, and war's effects. Although her early works have a realistic style rooted in Genre painting, her later oeuvre emphasizes emotional expression. As the first woman elected to the Prussian Academy of Arts with honorary professor status, Kollwitz's legacy intertwines activism and groundbreaking artistic achievement.
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