Under the Rain
- Original dimensions
- 106 x 81.5 cm
- Museum
- Lenbachhaus
- Year
- 1912
Scene depicted
In Under the Rain , Franz Marc immerses us in an atmosphere filled with mystery and serenity. The painting captures a fleeting moment where nature adorns itself in its most beautiful colors, evoking a life-giving rain over a landscape vibrant with life. The stylized forms and intense colors dance across the canvas, creating a warm atmosphere despite the surrounding humidity.
Historical context
Artwork: Under the Rain |BRK| Artist: Franz Marc |BRK| Year: 1912 |BRK| Museum: Lenbachhaus |BRK| Dimensions: 106 x 81.5 cm |BRK| Art Movement: expressionism |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Under the Rain marks a significant turning point in Franz Marc 's career, illustrating his artistic maturity. It parallels other paintings such as The Large Blue Horse , showcasing the evolution of his style, moving from more abstract compositions to more vibrant and colorful representations of nature.
Anecdote
“Nature never rests, and under the rain, it dances in harmony,” the artist might have said. This pictorial work emerges from a fleeting inspiration, one morning when the light filtered through the raindrops revealed the ephemeral beauty of the world, infusing his canvas with a palpable and vibrant emotion.