Horses in the Pasture III
- Original dimensions
- 60 x 90 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1910
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work , a herd of horses frolics freely in a lush pasture, capturing a perfect harmony between the animal and its environment. Franz Marc uses stylized forms and vibrant colors to transcend mere realistic representation, evoking a spiritual connection with these majestic equines. The absence of a detailed background reinforces the idea of escape and introspection in the face of nature's wild beauty.
Historical context
Artwork: Horses in Pasture III |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1910 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 60 x 90 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Horses in Pasture III positions Franz Marc in a phase of intense exploration and affirmation of his artistic maturity. In parallel, we observe his evolution with other paintings such as The Large Blue Horse and The Red Ball , which reveal a growing penchant for abstraction and color as vectors of emotion, confirming his status as an avant-garde figure in modern art.
Anecdote
Franz Marc , reflecting on his work, may have said: “Animals are the guardians of the earth, and their beauty deserves to be celebrated.” One spring morning, he encountered a herd of horses galloping in a field of flowers, a vision that would inspire his creation of Horses in Pasture III . The evocative power of this painting perfectly conveys this miraculous encounter with nature.