Little Blue Horses
- Original dimensions
- 101 x 61.5 cm
- Museum
- Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
- Year
- 1911
Scene depicted
In this fascinating composition, Franz Marc depicts horses, symbols of freedom and spirituality, evolving in a vibrant environment. The canvas transports the viewer into a colorful world, where animals are not only represented but are fused with the very essence of nature. It becomes a celebration of purity, paying homage to the unbreakable bond between wildlife and art that transcends ages.
Historical context
Artwork: Blue Horses |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1911 |BRK| Museum: Staatsgalerie Stuttgart |BRK| Dimensions: 101 x 61.5 cm |BRK| Art Movement: expressionism |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Blue Horses marks a turning point in Franz Marc 's career: characterized by a stylistic evolution revealing his artistic genius. While this painting asserts his desire to explore color and symbolism, other works such as The Big Horse (1912) and The Horse Troop (1913) demonstrate the complexity of his emotional and visual universe. This particular painting is often considered a highlight of his expressionist period.
Anecdote
“I do not paint what I see, I paint what I feel.” Such were the words of Franz Marc participating in the genesis of this masterpiece . Drawing inspiration from a sunny morning in the fields of southern Germany, he captured a lively scene where light would play a symphony of hues. The evocative power of Blue Horses embodies this quest for emotional truth, connecting man to nature.