Studienblatt_ zwei Kutschpferde 

Teutwart Schmitson's "Studienblatt, zwei Kutschpferde" delicately captures two coach horses in pencil. The horse, a symbol laden with historical and cultural weight, here represents more than mere transport. The harnessed horse evokes classical equestrian statues—symbols of power and control, yet the skeletal lines and absence of a rider bring to mind a vulnerability, and the fleeting nature of dominance. The motif echoes through the ages, from the steeds of Roman emperors to the warhorses of medieval knights. Consider the horses in Paolo Uccello's "The Battle of San Romano," where they become dynamic elements of chaos and conflict. But here, Schmitson presents us with stillness, a moment of reflection. This imagery, charged with potency, still resonates with subconscious notions of power, freedom, and the complex relationship between man and beast, reminding us that these symbols evolve, transform, and continue to stir within our collective memory.