The artwork titled “For Greater Berlin” is by artist Käthe Kollwitz, created in 1912. It is a poster crafted on paper, measuring 72.7 x 95.8 cm. This piece is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features a compelling image of a woman holding a child, rendered in a solemn and impactful style typical of Käthe Kollwitz’s oeuvre. The poster is dominated by bold German text and is divided into two sections: the left part, which showcases the illustrated figures, and the right part, which contains the text detailing an event. The text announces a public assembly scheduled for March 3rd at 12 PM at the Neue Welt in Hasenheide, inviting discussions about the future direction of Berlin. The names of speakers, including Bernhard Dernburg and Oberbürgermeister Dominicus, are prominently displayed. The lower portion of the poster includes additional information concerning attendance and logistical details, emphasizing the importance of the event and its accessibility with the phrase “Eintritt frei” (Free Admission). The visual and textual elements combine to convey a sense of urgency and societal concern, characteristic of Kollwitz’s social and political engagement through her art.
