Kaethe Kollwitz (1867-1945) was often perceived as a primarily social, even politically motivated artist, as she repeatedly raised her voice for the poor and oppressed. Kollwitz insisted on humanity even in inhuman times, and that alone could and had to be understood as a political positioning. Her importance to the present day, however, lies in the fact that she never worked on it as an artist, but at the same time gave her figures an intimacy that virtually excludes her from reading them as one-dimensional "symbols" or "examples".

This can also be seen in a central theme of her late work, the "Farewell" of 1940/41. The artist deals with the pain of the death of Karl Kollwitz in 1940, her partner for half a century. The motive of the hug, often found in Kollwitz 'work, here it forms a picture of utmost closeness and intimacy in the moment of loss. In this work small gestures have a big meaning. While she clings to him, he breaks away from her, and it is a go, but also a let go, maybe even the moment of acceptance of the inevitable.

Sculpture in fine bronze, patinated. Cast by hand in lost wax technique. The shape was taken directly from the original and enlarged. Limited edition of 980 copies, individually numbered and stamped with the signature taken from the museum's original and the foundry hallmark. With a numbered authenticity and limitation certificate. Format 21 x 13.5 x 11.5 cm (H/W/D). Weight about 3.5 kg. ars mundi special edition.