Akte mit Pferd (Original Title) 1917

"Akte mit Pferd" (1917) is a striking black and white lithograph by German artist Hermann Stemmler. The work depicts two figures, likely a man and a woman, standing next to a horse, outlined in stark lines. Stemmler's use of linear form and simplified shapes echoes the spirit of Expressionism, a movement that emphasized emotional expression over realistic representation. The composition, set against a background of gestural lines, suggests a sense of movement and energy, highlighting the artist's unique approach to the human figure and animal form. The print is held in the Städel Museum, a testament to Stemmler's significant contribution to the art of the early 20th century.