Germany's children starve! 1924

"Germany's Children Starve!" is a powerful lithograph by Kathe Kollwitz created in 1924. This artwork, measuring 35.3 x 50 cm, depicts a group of children reaching for empty bowls, their faces etched with hunger and desperation. The starkness of the charcoal drawing and the anguished expressions of the children reflect the devastating poverty experienced in Germany during the post-World War I era. Kollwitz's poignant portrayal of the tragedy of hunger serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of societal upheaval. This work became a symbol of the suffering endured by the German people and solidified Kollwitz's reputation as a social realist artist.