Artist: Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945) Title: Praying Girl Audio: Date: 1892 Dimensions: 12 11/16″ x 9 11/16″ Location in Library: Fourth floor Media: Etching;works on paper Owner: The Brooklyn College Library Collection. © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn Description: Although Kollwitz is best known for her anguished portrayals of mothers with children, the tragedy of war, and death, this work represents a lesser-known aspect of the artist’s life and inspiration.  In her writing, Kollwitz acknowledges that her socialist “politicization” was derived from her faith; and this poignant image, of a girl engrossed in fervent prayer, also demonstrates the way Kollwitz used hands and faces to express intense emotion. Related Websites– Käthe Kollwitz at National Museum of Women in the Arts– Käthe Kollwitz at MoMA Käthe Kollwitz exhibition at MoMA