The Widow II Possibly 1922 - 1923

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toned paper

ink drawing

germany

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pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"The Widow II" is a woodcut by German artist Käthe Kollwitz. Created sometime between 1922 and 1923, it depicts a grieving widow lying on the ground, her head turned towards the viewer as she mourns. The dark background emphasizes the figure’s stark presence and the artist’s signature in the bottom right corner adds authenticity. This piece exemplifies Kollwitz's signature style, characterized by raw emotion and powerful imagery, addressing themes of death and loss.