The artwork is titled “Hunger,” created by the artist Käthe Kollwitz in 1923. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is categorized under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork demonstrates a powerful and somber scene, depicted in stark black and white contrasts. A figure, seemingly in a state of despair, is prominently seen bending forward with hands clasped above the head in an intense gesture, which conveys a profound sense of suffering. In the foreground, another figure, emaciated and skeletal, appears to be succumbing to hunger. The raw and dramatic quality of the portrayal emphasizes the dire conditions and deep emotional resonance associated with the theme of hunger. Kollwitz’s use of strong lines and minimalistic detail further adds to the artwork’s poignant and tragic narrative.
