The Tiger
- Original dimensions
- 101.8 x 111.7 cm
- Movement
- expressionism
- Museum
- Lenbachhaus
- Year
- 1912
Scene depicted
In The Tiger , Franz Marc captures the very essence of the wild creature. The animal, majestically throne, becomes the symbol of a harmony between brutal strength and inner peace. Its silhouette blends into a vibrant landscape, where the communicative colors highlight both the power and the inherent softness of nature. Every detail of this painting reveals a dance between fiery crimson and bright yellow, illustrating the richness of the animal kingdom.
Historical context
Artwork: The Tiger |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1912 |BRK| Museum: Lenbachhaus |BRK| Dimensions: 101.8 x 111.7 cm |BRK| Artistic Movement: expressionism |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
The Tiger represents a turning point in Franz Marc 's career. After his initial experiences with blue and yellow in The Innocence Cases , he embraces here an expressionist maturity. Alongside his painting The Blue Horse , this painting illustrates both a personal quest and a dialogue with modernity, revealing a bold and colorful approach to reality.
Anecdote
“In nature, I find my true essence,” Franz Marc might have said one spring day, as he observed a majestic tiger in its wild habitat. It is this raw emotion, this moment of communion that shaped the soul of his masterpiece . The intensity of colors and the strength of forms in The Tiger are witnesses to an inspiration that transcends mere observation.