Der Kunstleratelier (Group around a table) 1914

"Der Kunstleratelier (Group around a table)" is a 1914 lithograph by German Expressionist artist Ludwig Meidner. The work depicts a group of figures gathered around a table, their faces and forms rendered with bold, expressive lines. The exaggerated features and claustrophobic composition contribute to a sense of anxiety and disorientation, characteristic of Meidner's artistic style, which often reflected the turbulent social and political climate of early 20th century Germany. Meidner’s lithograph is a powerful example of German Expressionism, a movement that emphasized emotional expression over objective representation.