Stables
- Original dimensions
- 57.5 x 73.6 cm
- Museum
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
The canvas “Stables” unfolds a dynamic scene where horses thrive in a space of tranquility and energy. The movement and interaction of the animals evoke a symbiosis between nature and culture, celebrated in vibrant hues, capturing the very essence of animality.
Historical context
Artwork: Stables |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 57.5 x 73.6 cm |BRK| Major Exhibitions: Berlin–Moscow/Moscow–Berlin 1900–1950 |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Stables fits into Marc's stylistic maturity, echoing themes explored in other works like “ The Large Blue Horse .” Each painting, while reflecting Marc's quest for harmony, testifies to an evolution towards an increasingly emotional and visceral abstraction.
Anecdote
“I want to show that the animal world has a soul.” These words from Marc reflect the very essence of his masterpiece . On a spring morning, he captures the harmony between man and animal, inspiring a poetic and profound vision, revealed in every brushstroke of the painting .
Major exhibitions
Berlin–Moscow/Moscow–Berlin 1900–1950