Artistic expressions and traditions - Renovation of Käthe Kollwitz House to cost 100,000 euros.
One of the few remaining 18th-century houses where Kathe Kollwitz, a Konigsberg-born artist, lived is known as the Rüdenhof. Prince Ernst Heinrich, a son of the last Saxon king and an admirer of her artwork, offered her two rooms in the 1940s. Because of the war, she had to relocate from Berlin. Kollwitz resided in this house for nine months, from July 20, 1944, until her death on April 22, 1945. Since 1995, a foundation has maintained the history of Kollwitz at this site, including her work, writings, personal belongings, and even organized events.
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The historic Rüdenhof, where Käthe Kollwitz resided during her final months, is now set for a 100,000 euro refurbishment. This Art Deco-style house in Dresden, once offered by Prince Ernst Heinrich, holds significant value as a testament to Kollwitz's life and work. The renovation will ensure the Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Moritzburg, Saxony, maintains its historical integrity, continuing to attract art admirers from Konigsberg and beyond.
