Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945) Zertretene (Arme Familie), 1901 Etching, drypoint, and aquatint 13-5/8 x 10-3/4 inches (34.6 x 27.3 cm) (sheet) Signed and inscribed in pencil lower right Property from the Estate of Dr. R. Keith and Marion Benkert Michael, Professors Emeriti Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana LITERATURE: von dem Knesebeck, 49; Klipstein, 48. Inspired by Holbein's The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb, Kollwitz originally created this composition (1900) to serve as the left-most scene in a triptych of the same name recounting abject human suffering. The following year, she modified the heart wrenching family scene into a standalone composition. Property from the Estate of Dr. R. Keith and Marion Benkert Michael, Professors Emeriti Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Strong tonal gradients. Moderate toning commensurate with time and light. Sheet exhibits strong plate mark. A few tiny pin-size holes are scattered throughout sheet, only visible when light is shone through. Sheet is torn in margins in multiple places; none affect central image (tears range in size from 1/4" to 1 1/2" in length); 1 1/2" tear (only tear visible when framed) exhibits vestiges of adhesive on sheet verso. All corners are creased; Loss of upper right corner approximately 1 1/3" x 1/2" and loss of lower left corner approximately 1/4" x 1/4". Sheet is hinged to the mat in two places along the upper verso edge. Verso of sheet exhibits vestiges of adhesive along entire upper edge and upper corners. Framed under UV glass.
Framed Dimensions 15 X 6.75 Inches