Hamburg Tavern 1901

"Hamburg Tavern" (1901) is a powerful print by German artist Käthe Kollwitz, known for her depictions of social realism and the hardships of working-class life. The print, executed in black and white, depicts a group of figures in a dimly lit tavern setting. Kollwitz's stark lines and dramatic use of light and shadow create a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, highlighting the human condition, as seen in the worn faces and weary postures of her subjects. The work, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, stands as a testament to Kollwitz’s talent and her lasting impact on printmaking.