Cattle I
- Original dimensions
- 130.8 x 92 cm
- Museum
- Neue Pinakothek
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
The painting "Cattle I" depicts a vibrant composition where peacefully gathered animals, under the benevolent gaze of nature, symbolize harmony and purity. The fluid forms and bursts of color capture the simple beauty of these creatures in their environment, an ode to the serenity of rural life.
Historical context
Artwork: Cattle I |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Neue Pinakothek |BRK| Dimensions: 130.8 x 92 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
"Cattle I" represents a turning point in Franz Marc's career, revealing his mature period where he merges symbolist and fauvist influences. Alongside other paintings such as " The Large Blue Horse " and " The Monkeys ", one can observe the evolution of his technique, which blends abstraction and figuration, while intensifying the exploration of emotions and saturated colors.
Anecdote
Franz Marc once said: "Animals are for me symbols of happiness, far from the ills of man." It is in this contemplative setting, perhaps one bright morning in the tranquility of a Bavarian field, that inspiration came to him for this masterpiece . This original emotion is palpable in the canvas , where each painting evokes a surge of joy and serenity.