Abduction of Women c. 1916 - 1919

"Abduction of Women" is a bronze sculpture by Georg Kolbe, a prominent German sculptor, created between 1916 and 1919. The sculpture, now housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a man carrying a woman over his shoulder. Kolbe's minimalist style is evident in the simplified forms and flowing lines of the figures, characteristic of his approach to the human figure. The piece captures a moment of intense action, leaving the narrative open to interpretation. "Abduction of Women" exemplifies Kolbe's artistic development towards modernism, with its emphasis on form and gesture.