© DACS, London 2007
It belongs to a suite, 'Seven Woodcuts on the theme of War'. The subject matter and execution reflect the terror and bereavement resulting from World War I (in which the artist lost her son).
More information
Title of artwork, date
Die Mutter (The Mothers), 1922–1923
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Woodcut
Dimensions
40 x 47 cm
Grant
1070
Total cost
4275
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