Mutter am Bett des toten Kindes 1911

"Mutter am Bett des toten Kindes" (Mother at the Bed of the Dead Child) is a powerful lithograph by German artist Kathe Kollwitz, created in 1911. This poignant image, now housed at the Städel Museum, captures the raw grief of a mother mourning her child. Kollwitz's use of expressive lines and shading creates a sense of starkness and desolation, reflecting the deeply personal and universal theme of loss. The artwork is a powerful example of Expressionism, a style known for its emotional intensity and distortion of reality.