Original Etching Kaethe Kollwitz Mother w/ Child on Arm Start Price USD 450.00 Current Price USD 450.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, July 21, 2008 End Time Monday, July 28, 2008 Location Chicago, Illinois See more about 'Original Etching Kaethe Kollwitz Mother w/ Child on Arm' Description "Mother with Child on Arm" Original etch by Kaethe Kollwitz A.V.D.BECKE/Muenchen-22 is sealed on the lower right hand corner of this etching. This etching is one of the posthumous editions which von der Becke was authorized to publish by the heirs of the artist. About Kaethe Kollwitz: Kollwitz was born in Germany in 1867 and died in 1945.  She is generally regarded as the foremost woman artist of her time.  She studied art in Berlin and Munich and was influenced by the works of Klinger and Hogarth.  By 1918, she was so highly regarded in Germany that she became the first woman to be elected to the Academy and was later made director of the department of graphic art.  She lost a son in the first world war and much of her work was devoted to anti-war and other social problems.  Forced to retire when Hitler came into power. her works were banned by the Nazis from German museums.  She died in seclusion just as the second world war ended.  Examples of her work are contained in nearly all of the great museum collections of the world. Concerned with the living conditions of the poor, with whom she lived in north Berlin, Kollwitz etched and scuplted some of the most poignant images of the World War I years. Buyer to pay all shipping costs Insurance optional Check out my other auctions     I GUARANTEE the item you purchase is in the condition and is advertised as reasonably described above.  I stand by everything I sell and will do all I can to make sure you're fully satisfied with your purchase.  Any discrepancies or defects should be reported to me immediately.  I will do my best to resolve any issues and problems.  Please email me with any questions PRIOR to bidding. Please leave positive feedback if you are satisfied.  If you are dissatisfied please let me know before leaving negative feedback and I will do my best to remedy the situation.  Thank you.   Place a Bid!