Self-Portrait in Profile Toward Right 1938

"Self-Portrait in Profile Toward Right" is a charcoal drawing by German Expressionist artist Käthe Kollwitz, created in 1938. The drawing, now in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, presents a stark, expressive portrait of the artist in profile, her weathered features and heavy gaze conveying a sense of both strength and vulnerability. Kollwitz, known for her poignant depictions of the working class and the human condition, used her self-portraits as a powerful means to explore themes of hardship, resilience, and the passage of time. The drawing’s stark lines and expressive shading evoke the artist's signature style and her enduring legacy as a pioneer of modern art.