Proclamation Possibly 1923 - 1924

"Proclamation", a bronze sculpture by German artist Georg Kolbe, stands tall at the Städel Museum. Created sometime between 1923 and 1924, the piece depicts a young man with his arm raised in a gesture of declaration. Kolbe's style, characterized by simplified forms and an emphasis on the human figure, is evident in this work. The elongated figure, cast in a dark bronze, conveys a sense of both strength and vulnerability, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.