The End 1897

"The End" is a powerful woodcut by German artist Käthe Kollwitz, created in 1897. The piece depicts a scene of death and sorrow, with three figures lying lifeless on the floor of a simple room. The figures' bodies are stiff and contorted, while the somber lighting and stark lines emphasize the tragedy. The dark, expressive style of Kollwitz's work is a hallmark of German Expressionism, a movement that sought to express the emotional experience of the individual, often through depictions of social injustice and human suffering. The artwork is currently located at the British Museum in London, UK.