Artist: Käthe Kollwitz (1867 – 1945) was a German artist who succeded predominantly in printmaking. Her major theme of art was the life of proletarians, depicted in an expressionist style.
Title: The Prisoners.
Signed: No signature. Berlin-Halensee blindstamp l.l.
Dimensions: Image 12 5/8" x 16 1/2". Sheet 19 3/8" x 23 5/8". Mat 21" x 24 1/2".
Publisher: Alexander von der Becke.
Edition: posthumous impression Circa 1948 - 1963.
Date: 1908.
Materials and Techniques: engraving on paper.
Mat and Frame: Matted.
Condition: Dark spots to the lower margin. Trimmed. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Series "The peasants' revolt". Sheet 7 from seven sheets.
Museums and Libraries: Käthe Kollwitz Museum Köln.
Website: Käthe Kollwitz Museum Köln.
Note: One of the most important works of a famous artist.