Cows, red, green, yellow
1911
Franz Marc completely ditched realistic brown and white for his cows, painting them in wild, vibrant shades of yellow, red, and green. He believed colors held spiritual meaning—blue was masculine and serious, while yellow was feminine and joyful. These peaceful, curving animals seem to melt right into their colorful, hilly landscape, showing us nature not as it looks, but as it feels. It's a perfect example of German Expressionism, where emotion completely takes the driver's seat over reality.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland
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