Brot!
-
About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kathe Kollwitz's Brot! into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
-
Original Description
Käthe Kollwitz's "Brot!" (Bread!) is a powerfully emotive lithograph created in 1924 during Germany's Weimar Republic era, when postwar hunger and poverty ravaged the nation. The work depicts gaunt children desperately reaching toward their mother—her skeletal hands breaking bread in agonizing slow motion—against an abyss-like background that amplifies their suffering. Rendered in Kollwitz's signature expressionist style with bold, gestural lines and dramatic chiaroscuro, the image transcends individual tragedy to become a universal cry against social injustice. As part of her celebrated "Cycle of War" series, this piece cemented Kollwitz's reputation as the foremost chronicler of human struggle through unflinching psychological realism. The Museum of Modern Art considers it emblematic of printmaking's golden age, where graphic art became a potent vehicle for political commentary—its emotional rawness influencing later socially engaged artists like the Mexican muralists and Francis Bacon.
For contemporary spaces, "Brot!" makes a striking statement piece when thoughtfully incorporated. Consider hanging the framed print in a matte black floater frame against earthy terracotta walls to echo its somber tonality, ideally in a study or library with mid-century modern furnishings to balance its emotional weight. The 42.5 × 54 cm original dimensions work well above a minimalist console table—pair with abstract ceramic vases in cobalt blue or oxblood red to subtly complement the lithograph's deep blacks and warm sepia undertones. In office settings, install directional gallery lighting to dramatize its textures while maintaining professional gravity alongside sleek metallic bookends and lebensreform-style wooden furniture. Avoid cluttering nearby surfaces to let its narrative power resonate—perhaps flanked only by a single brutalist candlestick or fern in a raw concrete planter to honor Kollwitz's socially conscious aesthetic.
-
Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
-
Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
