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“I can always paint very well with my eyes, but with my hands it doesn't always work out.”

Quote by Kathe Kollwitz

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Kathe Kollwitz was a German artist renowned for her prints and sculptures. Her works often focused on social and political issues, as well as the depiction of family and maternal love. Born on July 8, 1867, she passed away on April 22, 1945. more

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