Q52086859
- Original dimensions
- 87.2 x 62.5 cm
- Museum
- Moritzburg Castle
- Year
- 1911
Scene depicted
This canvas illustrates a fluid and rhythmic composition, where nature comes to life under the bold strokes of the artist. The abstract forms and vibrant colors convey a perfect symbiosis between animals and their environment, inviting the viewer to feel the lightness and beauty of the living world.
Historical context
Artwork: Q52086859 |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1911 |BRK| Museum: Moritzburg Castle |BRK| Dimensions: 87.2 x 62.5 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This Q52086859 stands as a major milestone in the career of Franz Marc . At the juncture of his artistic evolution, it contrasts with earlier works such as " The Large Blue Horse ", where color was already predominant but with less abstraction. A palpable evolution towards heightened emotional expression.
Anecdote
Franz Marc , fascinated by nature, said: "I seek to express the purity of the animal soul, to make its instinctive harmony visible." Perhaps it was during a morning walk in the forest that the idea for this masterpiece came to him, dazzled by the dance of sunlight through the foliage...