Cow of the World
- Original dimensions
- 140 x 70 cm
- Museum
- Museum of Modern Art
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
"Cow of the World" presents itself as an ode to animal beauty, elevating the figure of the cow in a dance of vibrant colors. The scene is imbued with a disturbing simplicity, where the artist captures the very essence of his subjectivity, offering an emotional reflection of nature, reimagined through a prism of deep feelings and chromatic vibrations.
Historical context
Artwork: Cow of the World |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Museum of Modern Art |BRK| Dimensions: 140 x 70 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This masterpiece fits into a phase of maturity in Franz Marc's career, where he boldly questions the link between man and nature. Alongside his other major pieces, such as " The Large Blue Horse ", one can observe a marked evolution: a transition from a more realistic representation to a rich and poetic abstraction.
Anecdote
Franz Marc once shared: "Color is essential to capture the soul of the animal." This painting evokes this quest for harmony, born from a sunny morning, amidst singing meadows, where vibrant colors create a visceral connection with nature, making us feel the quiet strength of the beasts that populate the world.