Foxes
- Original dimensions
- 39 x 44.5 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
In this painting, Franz Marc immortalizes two foxes, emblematic figures of the wild, in vibrant and bright colors. The unique composition evokes a mystical universe, where the animals seem to dance in an environment filled with light and harmony. The painting goes beyond mere representation, revealing an instinctive and spiritual harmony between fauna and flora.
Historical context
Artwork: Foxes |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 39 x 44.5 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a decisive milestone in the career of Franz Marc , signifying a period of maturity in his exploration of colors and forms. Following Foxes , works such as The Large Blue Horse will enrich his corpus, demonstrating an uninterrupted development of his bold style and pictorial language.
Anecdote
“Nature speaks to me in a wonderful way, it is my muse,” could have stated Franz Marc on a sunny morning. It is in a peaceful garden, filled with the scent of blooming flowers, that he drew inspiration for this pictorial work , thus translating a moment of bucolic contemplation within the painting .