Mourning Parents

The granite sculpture depicts two silent figures, a father with crossed arms and a mother bent forward, expressing profound parental bereavement.

German artist Käthe Kollwitz created this memorial in 1932 after her son Peter died in battle near Esen during World War I.

The sculpture stands as a testament to the universal experience of loss, transcending national boundaries to represent the shared grief of parents.

Visitors can find this memorial at the center of Vladslo German War Cemetery, where 25,644 soldiers rest beneath flat ground markers.

The facial features of the mourning parents are modeled after Käthe Kollwitz and her husband Karl, with their son Peter buried at their feet.

Location: Vladslo

Inception: 1932

Creator: Käthe Kollwitz

Made from material: granite

Part of: Vladslo German war cemetery

GPS coordinates: 51.07037,2.92888

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31