mountains
- Original dimensions
- 100.97 x 130.81 cm
- Museum
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Year
- 1911
Scene depicted
In this painting, the composition illustrating majestic mountains immerses us in a fairy-tale world where each peak and valley tells a story. The painting evokes the strength of nature and its mysteries, inviting us to contemplate a landscape vibrant with colors and emotions.
Historical context
Artwork: Mountains |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1911 |BRK| Museum: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art |BRK| Dimensions: 100.97 x 130.81 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Mountains marks a crucial phase in the career of Franz Marc , consolidating his status as an innovator within Expressionism . This painting is part of a series of works such as The Great Horse and The Hearth , revealing a significant evolution in his exploration of colors and forms.
Anecdote
Franz Marc often spoke of his intimate relationship with nature: “I paint animals because they do not lie.” This quote resonates through every brushstroke of the masterpiece that is Mountains , capturing the vibrant soul of a spring morning, where the mountains seem to sing a silent melody.