Horses in the Pasture
- Original dimensions
- 82 x 61.5 cm
- Museum
- Liège Fine Arts Museum
- Year
- 1910
Scene depicted
In Horses in Pasture , Franz Marc captures an idyllic scene where horses, symbols of power and freedom, move peacefully in a lush meadow. The canvas , vibrant with colors and movements, invites us to reflect on the relationship between man and nature, a theme dear to the artist.
Historical context
Artwork: Horses in Pasture |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1910 |BRK| Museum: Liège Fine Arts Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 82 x 61.5 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a key period in the career of Franz Marc , illustrating his mature style and mastery of vibrant colors. In parallel with The Great Blue Horse , this masterpiece shows the evolution of his pictorial language, which draws from the raw beauty of nature while exploring the complexity of human emotions.
Anecdote
Franz Marc once stated: “Painting is the voice of the soul.” It is this quest for harmony and communion with nature that inspired him to create the majestic horses of this work . Imagine him, on a spring morning, crossing a sunlit field, captivated by the wild beauty of the equines grazing in the vast greenery. This painting emanates from this sweet reminiscence.