Solidarity
- Artist
- Kathe Kollwitz
- Date
- 1932
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
The painting titled Solidarity vividly captures the Expressionism style through bold, emotive brushstrokes that evoke a sense of urgency and collective resolve. As a form of genre painting, it depicts a diverse group united in a common purpose—an urgent call for unity against the rise of the National Socialist German Workers Party before the 1932 German federal election. The artwork embodies the spirit of social activism, inspired by a nationwide appeal signed by prominent German scientists, authors, and artists, emphasizing the importance of solidarity in confronting rising fascism.
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