Lying Bull
- Original dimensions
- 46 x 40 cm
- Museum
- Folkwang Museum
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
In the work Lying Bull , the viewer is drawn into a vibrant universe populated by animals, where The Bull , central and majestic, exhales a presence that is both powerful and unsettling. Through distorted shapes and vibrant colors, Marc offers a vision of a world where animality and humanity coexist, questioning each other in an eternal dance of mystery and truth.
Historical context
Artwork: Lying Bull |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Folkwang Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 46 x 40 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Positioning itself as one of the pinnacles of Franz Marc's career, this canvas lies between his promising beginnings and his later explorations of abstraction. Alongside The Large Blue Horse , Lying Bull testifies to a technical evolution, showcasing color nuances and forms that suggest emotional immateriality.
Anecdote
“Nature is my only muse,” Marc confided one sunny spring morning as he observed a herd of cattle. The resonance of this phrase finds a strong echo in the masterpiece Lying Bull , where each brushstroke echoes the animal soul he sought to capture. This vibrant canvas is tinged with mystery, honoring the artist's deep intuition.